Food & Beverage Manager

The Queen at Chester Hotel, Premier Collection By Best Western

The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Food and Beverage Manager to join our team and take charge of all food and beverage operations at our hotel. With a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences, you will be responsible for managing the main restaurant, bar, and room service.

As the Food and Beverage Manager, you will be instrumental in driving revenue growth, managing the F&B budget with accurate forecasting, and overseeing the management of labor payroll.

You will be a natural leader with a talent for providing direction to a team of passionate and dedicated food and beverage experts. You will take ownership of their ongoing development, nurturing their skills and abilities to create a high-performing team.

At the heart of all our hotels is food and beverage, and as the Food and Beverage Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our guests have a truly exceptional dining experience. With your expertise and passion for the industry, you will help to establish our hotel as a premier destination for food and beverage in the local area.

If you are a driven and experienced Food and Beverage Manager with a passion for providing exceptional guest experiences, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team. We are dedicated to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding environment where they can develop their skills and grow their careers in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 access for our employees to call and get support and advice on any issues they may be experiencing.
• Refer a friend scheme from £500 to £1000 per referral.
• Hospital Plan.
• Online Health Portal.
• Eye Care.
• Employee Discount Schemes - 100's of discounts, ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Pension Scheme.
• Free meals on duty.
• Cycle to Work - Our Cycle2Work schemes from Halfords help all our employees save money and keep fit.

Ideal Candidate

You will have a passion for food and beverage, which goes without saying! They should have proven experience in a management role within the food and beverage industry and an authentic and enthusiastic approach. They should possess the ability to foster a positive culture within the team and have strong operational knowledge, commercial awareness, and experience in driving additional sales.

Additionally, the ideal candidate should be able to drive and motivate teams through periods of change and have the ability to recognize and develop future stars. They should also possess excellent numeracy and literacy skills, as well as strong organization and planning skills. Experience in budget management is essential.

Hotel

Adjacent to Chester train station, a short 10-minute walk to the main shops and boutiques sits one of the biggest hotels in Chester - The Queen at Chester Hotel, part of the Premier Collection By Best Western

Its stunning Victorian features including a glorious curling four-story open-well staircase has been enhanced by superb, often quirky contemporary design, rich colours, fascinating historic photographs, and striking light installations.

It has 221 hotel bedrooms plus suites, including an award-winning double AA Rosette restaurant. The hotel also has a conference centre with 12 flexible meeting rooms, banqueting, and wedding suites.

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.