Job Ref: DAK1204 | Branch: Dakota Manchester Airport | Location: Dakota Manchester Airport, Manchester | Salary: £35,000 gross annual + anticipated Tronc payment of £10,000 and £3,000 bonus incentive | Contract: Permanent, 45 hours per week | Shift pattern: Flexible, any 5 of 7 days (including weekends)
Contract & Pay Rate
Permanent contract of 45 hours per week. Competitive salary of £35,000 gross per annum, an anticipated Tronc payment of £10,000, and a £3,000 bonus incentive. Flexible shift pattern: any 5 of 7 days, including weekends.
Job Overview
Food & Beverage Manager responsible for overseeing quality and service standards across all food and beverage areas (Bar & Grill, dining, cocktail bar). Acts as a hands‑on operational leader driving excellence, coaching, and service innovation.
Responsibilities
* Run and oversee all F&B services, ensuring the highest levels of service to guests and coaching staff to maintain quality.
* Collaborate closely with the management team—especially the Head Chef and Reception—to enhance the guest experience and increase diner-to-resident ratios.
* Drive commercial performance, including payroll management, rota development, bookings diary, service sequencing, and sales culture through service.
* Maintain knowledge of supplier contracts, manage stock takes, and oversee accurate ordering.
* Develop and inspire the team, instilling passion for food and beverage.
* Partner with HR for recruitment, ongoing training, appraisals, and one‑to‑one meetings; implement training plans and deliver on‑the‑job coaching.
Qualifications / Applicant Requirements
* At least three years’ experience as a Restaurant Manager or higher in a full‑service restaurant (required).
* At least one year’s experience in a leadership role overseeing beverages in a cocktail bar environment (required).
* Experience working in a hotel environment, including Duty Manager roles (preferable).
* Valid personal license (preferable).
* Fully flexible to work shifts, evenings, and weekends (required).
* A proactive, positive individual who promotes team culture and is task‑oriented with strong attention to detail.
* Demonstrated research of Dakota’s brand and genuine desire to join the team (required).
Benefits
* Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota location.
* Access to Employee Assistance Program—free private mental health support and counseling, video GP consultations, private prescription services, and rewards program.
* Support from internal Mental Health Champions.
* Additional holiday day on first anniversary of employment.
* Family‑friendly flexible working options.
* Meals on duty and uniforming.
* Referral bonus for recommending a friend and bonus for Trip Advisor mentions.
* Accredited compliance training provided at employment.
* Access to external certified resources via Learning Management System.
* Continuous professional development culture with annual appraisal, objectives, or Personal Development Plan.
* Opportunities for internal/external training courses, potential in‑house Apprenticeships.
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