Food & Beverage Manager

Food & Beverage Manager Premium Countryside Resort | Near South Molton, North Devon £40,000 £45,000 + Achievable 1520% Bonus + Live-in Available

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
Benefits Salary up to £45,000 (depending on experience)
Achievable performance-related bonus of 1520%
Share of service charge
Live-in accommodation available if required
Free use of the resort pool and gym
Staff discounts across food, drink and accommodation
Meals on duty
Training, development and genuine progression opportunities
Supportive, people-focused leadership team
Strong work-life balance
Maximum average working week of 45 hours
Opportunity to influence and shape a growing £1.5m F&B operation
The Opportunity A well-regarded countryside resort in North Devon is looking for a Food & Beverage Manager to take ownership of a significant, multi-outlet operation.
This is not a single-site restaurant role. The food and beverage operation generates approximately £1.5m in annual revenue and spans restaurants, bars, weddings, events and wider resort hospitality.
The business has clear plans for growth, and this role is about more than maintaining standards its about taking an already strong operation and helping to move it forward commercially, operationally and culturally.
The Role Reporting into a highly respected, hands-on and people-focused General Manager, you will have autonomy to lead and develop the entire food and beverage operation.
You will be responsible for:
Overseeing all food and beverage outlets across the resort
Leading, developing and supporting an established team
Maintaining consistently high service standards across all areas
Managing budgets, labour costs and overall performance
Driving revenue growth and improving profitability
Identifying opportunities to enhance guest experience and operational efficiency
Working closely with wider resort departments to ensure a seamless guest journey
Contributing to wider business decisions and future planning
This is a visible, hands-on leadership role you will need to be comfortable being on the floor when required, while also confidently managing the commercial and strategic side of the operation.
About You Were looking for someone with:
Experience as a Food & Beverage Manager (or similar senior F&B role)
Background within a quality hotel, resort or multi-outlet operation
Strong commercial awareness and financial understanding
Experience managing budgets, labour control and profitability
A proven track record of improving performance, not just maintaining it
Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and inspire teams
A hands-on, approachable and visible management style
A genuine passion for hospitality and guest experience
Most importantly, youll be someone who enjoys building teams, improving operations and being actively involved in the business.
Why This Role? This is a stable and well-run business with a strong existing team and an established culture. Staff retention is high, and the leadership team are known for being supportive, approachable and trusting of their managers.
The General Manager gives their team autonomy, encourages input, and involves senior staff in wider business decisions.
This is a great opportunity if youre looking for:
More responsibility and influence
A properly commercial F&B role
A supportive leadership environment
A clear platform for future progression
Location Set just outside South Molton in the North Devon countryside, this role also offers a genuine lifestyle benefit alongside career development ideal for someone looking to combine progression with quality of life. xwzovoh
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Quartz Recruitment.