Food & Beverage Manager

Holiday Inn Guildford

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Be the spark behind unforgettable guest moments — and a team that loves what they do.
Ready to step into a leadership role where you’re trusted to run the operation, shape the culture, and raise the standard?
We’re looking for a Food & Beverage Manager who can bring calm confidence, commercial focus, and people-first leadership to our restaurant, bar and room service. You’ll create an environment where the team feels supported and proud — and where guests feel the difference.

What you’ll be doing

Lead from the front
Set the pace and the tone — clear expectations, strong standards, and the kind of leadership that helps people feel secure and motivated.

Create guest magic (consistently)
Own the experience across the restaurant, bar and room service — making sure service is smooth, welcoming, and worth coming back for.

Own the numbers, grow the business
Drive revenue, manage payroll and labour planning, and keep a firm grip on budgets, forecasting and cost control — without losing the human touch.

Grow people and performance
Coach, develop and recognise your team — helping individuals build confidence, capability and pride in their work.

Benefits

  • Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
  • Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
  • Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
  • Eye care
  • Free legal & money advice
  • Counseling sessions
  • Hospital & death benefit plans
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
  • Recipe ideas
  • Advice on keeping active and healthy living
  • Wellbeing podcasts and tv
  • Breathing exercises
  • 24/7 advice and support line
  • Team reward & recognition
  • Free meals on duty
  • Free parking

Who you are

  • A people-first leader who builds trust, belonging and momentum
  • Commercially switched on — you enjoy targets, performance and making improvements stick
  • Calm under pressure, organised, and focused on what matters most
  • A natural communicator who keeps teams aligned and motivated
  • Passionate about hospitality and proud of delivering standout service

If you believe the best guest experiences come from teams who feel valued, confident and supported — we’d love to hear from you.

Hotel

The Holiday Inn Guildford Hotel is conveniently situated less than two miles from the heart of Guildford, just a quick 10-minute drive to the city center. Guildford station is approximately a mile away, offering a 30-minute train journey to London.

Our hotel features 168 bedrooms, a top-notch conference center with 15 versatile meeting rooms, a charming bar, an excellent restaurant, and a spacious suite for weddings and special events

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.