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Food & Beverage Manager – Elegant Family-Owned Restaurant & BarÂ
Company Description
MCG Recruitment is delighted to partner with our award-winning client in their search for a passionate Food & Beverage Manager to join their elegant, family-owned restaurant and bar. Bursting with charm, character, and a loyal guest following, this is a venue where unforgettable dining experiences meet a warm, welcoming team culture.
Role Overview
As F&B Manager, you will be the driving force both on the floor and behind the scenes—leading a talented team, delighting guests, and ensuring smooth service across the bar, lounge, restaurant, and garden. From motivating your team during busy service to managing planning, reporting, and financials, this is a hands-on leadership role where no two days are the same.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a visible, approachable leader on the floor, especially during peak service
- Motivate, mentor, and develop the front-of-house team
- Ensure exceptional service standards and a consistent guest experience
- Manage rotas, wage costs, and performance targets
- Support ordering, stock control, budgeting, and invoicing
- Maintain compliance with food safety, licensing, and health & safety regulations
- Collaborate with the Head Chef to deliver quality and profitability
- Handle day-to-day admin: staff scheduling, training records, H&S documentation, and supplier liaison
- A hands-on leader who is present, approachable, calm, and confident during service
- Previous management experience in a quality hotel, restaurant, or bar
- Strong knowledge of F&B operations across bar, restaurant, and events
- Excellent organisational, administrative, and communication skills
- Comfortable jumping in on the floor, clearing tables, or assisting at the bar
- Experience with stock systems, rotas, and HR tools is a bonus
If you are a dynamic F&B professional with a passion for guest experience, team leadership, and operational excellence, this is an exceptional opportunity to lead a busy, award-winning restaurant and bar with a supportive and passionate team.
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