Head of Food & Beverage
Location: Ardencote Hotel
& Spa, Warwickshire
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
Full Time | Permanent
Lead Exceptional Hospitality at
One of Warwickshire's Premier Resort Destinations
Ardencote is a luxury four-star
hotel, spa, golf and leisure destination set within 83 acres of beautiful
Warwickshire countryside. As part of the Hiddenwell collection, we are
committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences through exceptional
service, quality, and innovation.
We are seeking an ambitious and
experienced Head of Food & Beverage to lead and inspire our Food &
Beverage operation across multiple outlets, including restaurants, bars,
lounges, events and conferencing facilities.
This is an exciting opportunity
for a commercially minded hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced
environment and has a passion for developing high-performing teams whilst
delivering memorable guest experiences.
The Role
Reporting directly to the General
Manager, you will take full responsibility for the strategic and operational
leadership of the Food & Beverage department. You will drive revenue
growth, maximise profitability, maintain exceptional service standards, and
create a culture of excellence across all outlets.
You will oversee all aspects of
the operation, from guest experience and team development to financial
performance, compliance and quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading and developing all Food & Beverage
teams across restaurants, bars, lounges, events and conferences
* Driving revenue growth and profitability through
effective commercial management
* Delivering exceptional guest experiences that
exceed expectations
* Managing departmental budgets, labour costs, stock
control and purchasing
* Ensuring consistent delivery of brand standards and
operating procedures
* Recruiting, coaching and developing managers and
team members to achieve their full potential
* Analysing business performance and implement
initiatives to improve sales and guest satisfaction
* Working closely with the Executive Chef and wider
leadership team to develop innovative food and beverage offerings
* Maintaining compliance with food safety, licensing
and health & safety legislation
* Fostering a positive and engaging workplace culture
aligned with Hiddenwell values
About You
We are looking for a passionate
hospitality professional who can combine strong commercial acumen with
inspirational leadership
Essential Experience
* Have proven experience in a senior Food &
Beverage leadership role within a hotel, resort or premium hospitality
environment
* Have exceptional financial management skills with
experience managing budgets, payroll and stock control
* Have the ability to demonstrable success in driving
revenue growth and improving guest satisfaction
* Have experience leading large, multi-disciplinary
teams
* Have an excellent understanding of food safety,
licensing and health & safety legislation
* Have excellent communication and stakeholder
management skills
Personal Qualities
* Be an inspirational leader with a hands-on approach
* Be passionate about hospitality and guest
experience
* Be commercially focused and results driven
* Be highly organised with excellent attention to
detail
* Have the ability to thrive under pressure and adapt
to changing business demands
* Be positive, collaborative and people-focused
Additional Information
* Full-Time positions working 5 out of 7 days per
week - including evenings, weekends and public holidays
* 45 hours per week
* Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum - dependant on
experience
* Estimated Start Date 01 October 2026
* Applicants must have the legal right to work in
the UK at the time of application and throughout their employment. Please note
that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future for this
position
Why Join Ardencote?
At Hiddenwell, our people are at
the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating rewarding careers
and providing opportunities for growth and development
Benefits include:
* Work in a picturesque estate with a focus on luxury
and high standards in hospitality
* Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries at any
of our company spas
* Complimentary use of leisure and spa facilities
* Access to the Employee Assistance Program
* 30% discount on overnight stays and spa days
* Discounts on food, drink and retail across our
venues
* Pension scheme
* Free Parking
* Refer-a-Friend scheme
* Excellent Induction and training programme
* Perkbox Online benefits and discounts
* On-line Doctor support (appointments/prescriptions)
* A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment
with loads of development opportunities
Ready to Join Us?
If you are an experienced Food
& Beverage leader looking for your next challenge within a thriving luxury
hospitality environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of
the team shaping exceptional guest experiences at Ardencote.