Food & Beverage Assistant Manager – Hospitality Sites
Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits
Are you a passionate hospitality professional with strong leadership skills and a drive to deliver exceptional customer experiences? We’re looking for a motivated Food & Beverage Assistant Manager to help lead our dynamic hospitality operations across a range of busy food and beverage outlets.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with supervisory or management experience in hospitality who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys developing teams, and is passionate about delivering high-quality service.
About the Role
As a Food & Beverage Assistant Manager, you’ll support the day-to-day management of multiple hospitality sites — from coffee outlets and casual dining spaces to large restaurants and event catering operations.
You’ll work closely with the Food & Beverage Manager to drive sales performance, maintain operational standards, and lead a team that consistently delivers outstanding customer service. You’ll also help ensure the smooth running of events, hospitality services, and commercial food operations.
This is a hands-on leadership role where no two days are the same.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Service Delivery
Lead and support a team to deliver excellent food and beverage service standards.
Ensure all hospitality sites operate in line with Standard Operating Procedures and brand guidelines.
Manage shifts safely and efficiently.
Ensure food and beverage preparation meets all legal, hygiene, and quality standards.
Maintain compliance with licensing laws when serving alcohol.
Regularly audit operations and address issues proactively.
Ensure facilities, equipment, and environments remain safe and fully operational.
Commercial Performance & Financial Control
Support financial planning, budgeting, and performance targets.
Contribute to sales strategies and revenue growth plans.
Monitor and control costs including staffing, stock, consumables, and maintenance.
Conduct and act on monthly stocktakes.
Monitor cash handling and till operations.
Support delivery of events within agreed budgets and timelines.
Team Leadership & Development
Motivate, coach, and develop team members.
Set clear goals and performance expectations.
Deliver training sessions and on-the-job coaching.
Conduct regular performance reviews and development conversations.
Deputise for the Manager when required.
Promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
Compliance & Administration
Ensure compliance with:
Health & Safety regulations
COSHH requirements
HACCP and food safety standards
Allergen management procedures
Complete administrative duties and operational paperwork accurately and on time.
Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
Experience in a supervisory or management role within a commercial hospitality or food service environment.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
Experience managing teams in a fast-paced setting.
Food Safety Level 3 certificate.
Understanding of Health & Safety, HACCP, COSHH, and regulatory compliance.
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to work flexibly including evenings and weekends.
Strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Desirable
Personal Licence Holder for the sale of alcohol (or willingness to obtain).
Full clean driving licence.
Experience delivering events or hospitality services.
Working Pattern
36 hours per week on a rota basis.
Includes evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
Flexibility to work across multiple hospitality sites as required