Director of Food And Beverage

Ready to shape food and drink across a growing collection of UK hotels?Digital Appointments is working with a highly respected hotel group with a portfolio of pubs, countryside manors, spa hotels, coastal retreats and town hotels. The group has invested millions in restoring its properties and is now looking for an experienced Head of Food & Beverage to lead F&B across the whole collection.This is a senior, hands-on role with real influence. You’ll set the group’s food and drink strategy, give each property its own distinctive offer, and drive revenue and margin from restaurants, bars, banqueting, afternoon tea, weddings and events.What you’ll be doingSetting and delivering the group F&B strategy, and building a distinctive concept for each hotelLeading menu and drinks development with head chefs and General Managers, with a focus on seasonal and local sourcingOwning F&B revenue, GP and labour targets, including budgets, forecasting and monthly reportingRunning group purchasing and supplier negotiations to improve both cost and qualitySetting group-wide service standards and SOPs, and auditing them through regular site visitsMaking sure every site complies with food safety, allergen (including Natasha’s Law) and licensing rules, with 5-star hygiene ratings throughoutLeading, coaching and developing F&B and kitchen management teams across the groupShaping F&B for refurbishments and new openingsWhat you’ll bringExperience as a Head of F&B, Group F&B Manager or senior F&B Manager in hotels or multi-site hospitalityA proven record of growing F&B revenue and improving GPStrong commercial and P&L skillsExperience across restaurants, bars, conferences, weddings and eventsAn inspiring, hands-on leadership style, and as comfortable on the floor as in the boardroomA Personal Licence (or willingness to get one) and a full UK driving licenceFor immediate consideration, apply with your CV or call for more details