Food and Beverage Manager
# Food and Beverage Manager **Velvet Hotel & Forty Seven Hotel, Manchester** · Manchester M1 3HE · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: 2 дня назад* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role Food & Beverage Manager – Velvet Bar, Brasserie & Event Space Location: Manchester Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Experienced hospitality leaders only. Exceptional mixology skills essential. Velvet Bar, Brasserie & Event Space is seeking a strong, commercially driven Food & Beverage Manager to take ownership of our operation in Manchester. We are looking for an experienced manager who knows how to lead teams, drive sales, control costs and deliver consistently high standards. You must be an excellent mixologist with the practical skills, product knowledge and confidence to lead from behind the bar as well as on the floor. This is not a role for someone looking to take their first step into management. We need an established hospitality professional who can take responsibility, make decisions, develop people and deliver measurable results. With the Village Brasserie undergoing a full refurbishment ahead of its planned opening in early 2027 , this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing development of the business. Please do not apply unless you have relevant hospitality management experience, proven leadership ability and excellent practical cocktail-making skills. These are essential requirements, not desirable extras. The role: Deliver results and set the standard You will be responsible for the effective day-to-day management of food and beverage operations across Velvet Bar, Brasserie & Event Space. You will lead from the front, take ownership of performance and ensure that people, products, service and profitability meet the required standards. Key responsibilities Commercial performance - Drive sales, maximise revenue opportunities and improve overall profitability. - Manage labour costs, rotas, stock control, gross profit, wastage and operating expenses. - Monitor performance, identify opportunities for improvement and take decisive action. - Drive average spend through effective upselling, product knowledge and exceptional service. People management and leadership - Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team. - Set clear expectations, maintain accountability and address poor performance promptly. - Recruit, train and retain capable team members. - Build a professional, positive and results-focused working culture. - Ensure every team member understands their responsibilities and consistently delivers the required standards. Mixology and bar standards - Demonstrate excellent hands-on cocktail-making and mixology skills. - Maintain outstanding standards of cocktail quality, consistency, speed and presentation. - Possess strong knowledge of classic cocktails, premium spirits, cocktail techniques and flavour profiles. - Train and develop the team to deliver the same high standards. - Contribute to drinks menu development, innovation and beverage sales growth. Operations and guest experience - Maintain control of daily operations across the bar, brasserie and event space. - Lead busy services confidently and ensure appropriate staffing and preparation. - Maintain excellent standards of service, cleanliness, compliance and presentation. - Resolve guest complaints professionally and protect the reputation of the business. - Ensure licensing, food safety, health and safety and operational procedures are followed. Refurbishment and business development - Support the continued development of the operation as the Village Brasserie progresses through its full refurbishment. - Contribute to operational readiness and the planned early 2027 opening. - Help establish the people, service standards and commercial focus required for continued success. Essential requirements – please read before applying To be considered, you must demonstrate: - Previous experience as a Food & Beverage Manager, Bar Manager, Restaurant Manager or in a comparable senior hospitality management position. - Excellent practical mixology skills. You must be able to make cocktails to a high standard, not simply understand the theory. - Proven experience leading, managing and developing hospitality teams. - Strong commercial understanding, including sales, labour management, stock control, gross profit and profitability. - Experience managing busy hospitality operations and maintaining standards under pressure. - The confidence to take ownership, make decisions and address performance issues. - A hands-on management style and the flexibility to work evenings, weekends and event-led shifts. Experience in cocktail-led bars, premium brasseries, restaurants or event venues would be advantageous. If you do not meet the management experience and mixology requirements above, please do not apply. What success looks like The successful candidate will: - Deliver strong commercial results and maintain control of costs. - Build a capable, motivated and accountable team. - Maintain consistently high cocktail and service standards. - Improve the guest experience and encourage repeat business. - Run efficient, well-organised operations. - Take ownership of problems and implement solutions without waiting to be prompted. We want a manager who takes pride in performance, understands the numbers and leads by example. You should be equally comfortable reviewing financial results, coaching a team member, managing a busy service and producing an excellent cocktail. What we offer - A key management position within Velvet Bar, Brasserie & Event Space in Manchester. - The opportunity to contribute to the development of the business and the Village Brasserie's planned early 2027 opening. - A varied leadership role covering bar, brasserie and events. - The opportunity to make a tangible impact on team performance, guest experience and commercial results. - Competitive salary and benefits, dependent on experience and the agreed package. Apply now If you have the experience, leadership ability and mixology expertise to deliver results, we want to hear from you. Please include details of your previous management roles, the operations you have managed, your commercial responsibilities and your practical cocktail experience. We are looking for an experienced operator who can make an immediate impact. If you lack the required hospitality management experience or excellent mixology skills, this role is not for you. www.velvetmanchester.com Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year Benefits: - Company pension - Employee discount Ability to commute/relocate: - Manchester M1 3HE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Experience: - First-Line Managers: 2 years (required) Work Location: In person
Наблюдалась 2026-10-15, впервые 2026-10-12, источник — Indeed.