Job Description
Be you. At work.
Here at Locke, we create spaces where you can be you - and we don't just mean our design-led aparthotels. From front desk to back office, on-the-ground to behind-the-scenes, our team makes Locke what it is. Forget demographics: we're building a community of the culturally curious. The forward-thinking. The ever-questioning.
Locke is growing. With new openings across the UK and Europe coming up, we're at an exciting time in our young life. Want to get stuck in? Roll up your sleeves and let's go.
We're looking for a Food & Beverage Duty Manager/Head Host to join our team in Whitworth Locke in Manchester.
The role.
Are you a natural host? Calm under pressure, with next-level organisational skills? Do you find satisfaction in creating seamless hospitality and memorable experiences?
As the lynchpin of the Food and Beverage team, overseeing the F&B Hosts and reporting to the General Manager you'll make sure guests feel genuinely special - from the moment they book to the moment they leave our F&B spaces
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Responsibilities:
* Oversee the daily operations of the food and beverage department
* Manage a team of servers, hosts, and bartenders
* Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service
* Develop and implement strategies to achieve sales targets
* Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed
* Train and mentor staff to maintain high standards of performance
* Handle customer complaints and resolve issues promptly
* Adhere to health and safety regulations
Qualifications:
* Previous experience in a similar role within the catering and hospitality industry
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Excellent problem-solving abilities
* Knowledge of food and beverage trends
* Ability to work well under pressure
* Relevant qualifications in hospitality management or related field
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
* Opportunities for career advancement
* Training and development programs
* Staff discounts on dining and accommodation
* Paid time off and holiday entitlement
* Pension scheme
If you are a dynamic and experienced Food and Beverage professional looking to take on a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and be a part of delivering exceptional hospitality experiences in Dublin
In return we offer you a
bonus scheme, holidays (including the option to buy more if you want them), wellbeing benefits (Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme), free nights in our properties, awesome recognition schemes, pension (the tax efficient way), company sick pay and further benefits
tailored to your individual needs.
When and Where?
We believe in working flexibly - this includes flexibility in work location, working days (including weekends and bank holidays in operations) and working hours. This may be ad hoc or permanent flexibility. Ask your recruiting manager or see our careers page for more information.
*About Edyn*
Our vision is to create sanctuaries across European cities, which provide a sense of belonging to the free-thinking urbanite in all of us. Each of our brands - Locke, Cove and SACO - is firmly rooted in the local neighbourhood, offering vibrant experiences and connections which nourish and enliven the soul. To find out more about what it's like to work at edyn, visit
*About Edyn*
Our vision is to create sanctuaries across European cities, which provide a sense of belonging to the free-thinking urbanite in all of us. Each of our brands - Locke, Cove and SACO - is firmly rooted in the local neighbourhood, offering vibrant experiences and connections which nourish and enliven the soul. To find out more about what it's like to work at edyn, visit
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
edyn's Purpose is to build brands designed around Soulful Hospitality -we create sanctuaries where free thinkers can nourish and enliven their souls. This is only possible if the growth of our company is centred around a deep respect for humanity. Everyone at edyn should feel free and safe to express their ideas, state their opinions and share their lived experiences in an environment of openness, tolerance, and curiosity.
This principle sits at the heart of our approach to improving diversity and inclusion. We have established goals and supporting commitments which will help us ensure that everyone in edyn feels a sense of belonging, regardless of their background or identity.
We are on a DEI journey that we have yet to complete, and we acknowledge our failures or weaknesses as we discover them. Our principle & goals are clear, and we travel together to seek to drive change, evolve ourselves and the edyn community.