Overview
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Base pay range
Dakota Hotel in Manchester City Centre is seeking a food and beverage professional with a passion for wines and great service for the role of Bar & Restaurant Manager. This senior role oversees quality and service standards across all F&B operations, including the Grill, Bar, Champagne Room, Cigar Terrace, Room Service, and outdoor Terrace.
Contract and pay Earnings are £40,000 plus an annual incentive bonus of up to £3,000. The role is a permanent contract of 45 hours per week, with fully flexible shifts, working any 5 days out of 7 including weekends.
Primary role and responsibilities
Reporting to the Hotel Manager, the Bar & Grill Manager oversees service levels across all food and beverage areas and acts as a hands-on operational leader driving excellence within the team. There is room for growth into the role of Food & Beverage Manager. The primary responsibilities include:
* Oversee F&B operations, ensuring the highest levels of service, coaching the team, and maintaining a hands-on approach to service and hosting; drive standards at all times.
* Undertake the role of Duty Manager as assigned and work with the management team (notably the Head Chef) and Reception to optimize guest experience and the resident-to-diner transition.
* Drive the commercial running of F&B, including payroll oversight (rota development and approvals), bookings diary, service sequence, and fostering a sales culture; manage supplier contracts, stock takes, and orders.
* Direct line management of the Assistant Restaurant Manager and Assistant Bar Manager, and the F&B reservations/host team; develop staff knowledge and enthusiasm for food and beverage.
* Collaborate with HR on interview processes, training, appraisals, and regular one-to-one meetings; implement training plans to ensure polished guest service across F&B.
Benefits
In addition to a culture of positivity and ongoing development, benefits include:
* Discounts on stays and dining at Dakota properties
* Employee Assistance Program with free private mental health support, counselling, and other health services
* In-house Mental Health Champions
* Holiday entitlement and flexible working options
* Meals on duty and uniform provision
* Bonuses for recommending new hires and for being mentioned on Trip Advisor
* Certified compliance training on employment and access to Learning Management System resources
* Supportive ongoing professional development with annual appraisals and Personal Development Plans
* Opportunities for internal and external training, including apprenticeships
Full terms on benefits are available in the Handbook.
About Dakota Hotels
Dakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand known for stylish hotels, bustling brasseries, and upscale cocktail bars. We operate in multiple locations with plans for expansion. We are recognized for delivering attentive guest service and have been featured in industry awards for workplace excellence. Our training programs foster continuous development and internal promotions.
Locations include Eurocentral | Edinburgh | Glasgow | Leeds | Manchester | Newcastle | Manchester Airport (coming soon). Our Manchester location is at 29 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2JL, centrally located for public transport.
Applicant requirements
The successful applicant will have:
* At least three years’ experience as a Restaurant Manager or equivalent in a full-service restaurant (required)
* At least one year in a leadership role overseeing beverage in a cocktail bar environment (required)
* Hotel environment experience with Duty Manager experience (preferred)
* Valid personal license (preferred)
* Fully flexible to work evenings and weekends (required)
* Positive, task-oriented, detail-focused, and brand-aligned with our culture
* Genuine interest in Dakota's brand and team
Apply
Please send an up-to-date CV. Visit our Careers page for current opportunities and follow #DreamRolesAtDakota.
For more information about our luxury hotel, please visit:
* Website
* Dakota Hotels Instagram
* Trip Advisor
* Facebook page
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management
Industries: Hospitality
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