Food & Beverage Manager

We are seeking a new senior manager to join our team in the role of Food & Beverage Manager. The chosen candidate will be entrusted with overseeing quality and service standards through all of our F&B operations including our Bar & Grill and Events spaces

Estimated earnings of £43,600, comprising a basic salary of £35,000 plus average anticipated tronc and an annual incentive to earn up to £4,000. Team members in this role at Dakota Eurocentral received an average of £4,663 annually in tronc over the 12 months to September 2026. Tronc payments are variable, non-contractual and not guaranteed

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the role of F&B Manager is responsible for overseeing the levels of service delivered across all food, beverage and events areas as well as setting our F&B strategy. The primary responsibility of the role includes:

• Our F&B operation is the ‘heart and soul’ of our operation. You will be the custodian of this, running and overseeing services across F&B, ensuring the highest levels of service to all guests, delivering on‑the‑job coaching to our team, always having a hands‑on approach to service and hosting, driving standards at all times.
• As a senior manager within the business, undertake the role of Duty Manager as assigned, and work closely with colleagues within the management team, especially our Head Chef. Work with Reception to increase resident to diner ratios and to provide guests with the full Dakota Experience.
• Drive the commercial running of F&B operation including managing payroll by overseeing the development of the rota and approving them, managing the bookings diary, sequence of service, as well as driving a culture of sales through service. Maintain and have a full understanding of supplier contracts, overseeing the accurate completion of accurate stock takes and effective orders.
• Be the direct line manager for the Breakfast Manager, Restaurant Manager and Bar Manager as well as the F&B reservations/host team. Always be working to develop their knowledge and enthuse the entire team with all your passion for food and beverage.
• Work closely with HR to support the journey of all F&B team members by being involved in the interview process, onboarding training, holding appraisals, and conducting frequent one‑to‑one meetings. Implement training plans and deliver on‑the‑job training to drive the smoothest, most polished levels of guest service through the F&B operation.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will have/be:

• At least three years’ experience as a Restaurant Manager or above in a similar calibre of full‑service restaurant (required)
• At least one years’ experience in a leadership position overseeing beverage in a cocktail bar environment (required)
• A minimum of three years experience in writing rotas, delivering training, and daily people management (required)
• Demonstrable experience in writing wine lists and beverage menus and F&B revenue maximisation (required)
• Fully flexible in working shifts including evenings and weekends (required)
• Experience working in a hotel environment including being a Duty Manager (preferable)
• Comprehensive knowledge of wines and spirits (required)
• Be able to be proactivein your role, and working at pace (required)
• An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity (required)
• Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail (required).
• Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team (required).

WHAT WE OFFER

In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:

FINANCIAL

• Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota
• Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
• Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment
• Meals on duty and uniforming

WELLBEING

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
• Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions
• Family‑friendly flexible working options
• Participation in meaningful initiatives such as Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning and the Walk for Wellbeing, Supporting causes that matter while connecting with colleagues

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

• Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment
• Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System
• Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan
• Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in‑house Apprenticeships

Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.

ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS

Dakota is a growing UK‑based lifestyle brand, known for our stylish hotels, bustling brasserie?Grills?and upscale cocktail Bars. Dakota’s story started with two boutique hotels on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in South Queensferry, and Glasgow, in Eurocentral. We have now expanded into prime city centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester,and?Newcastle. With our newest hotel opening at Manchester Airportwith more?in our pipeline.?

Dakota is synonymous for delivering attentive and genuine guest service. We attract hard‑working individuals who are passionate about working to the highest standards and have been voted within The Caterer’s Top 15 Best Employers in Hospitality for the lastsixyears in a row. We were also featured within the Top 10 employers in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the UKfor the last three years running.

As winners of The Cateys ‘People Team of the Year’,?we have award‑winning internal training programmes within Dakota Academy fostering continuous development and ongoing training. As a result, over 75% of our leaders have been promoted internally and, forfiveconsecutive years, a member of our team has won a prestigious Acorn Award awarded byThe Caterer to the ‘Top 30 under 30’?in the industry,?demonstrating?our success in developing talent.?

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