Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and hands-on Assistant Food and Beverage Manager to support the day-to-day operation of our vibrant restaurant and bar at the Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre. Focused on casual dining, our venue offers a welcoming space for guests to relax, connect, and enjoy great food and drink in the heart of the city.You will assist in leading a dynamic team, ensuring smooth service delivery across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and events, while upholding our brands high standards and laid-back hospitality ethos.What Youll Be Doing

Assisting in the delivery of friendly, efficient, and consistent food and beverage service across the restaurant and bars.

Ensuring guest safety and satisfaction by maintaining rigorous hygiene and cleanliness standards.

Supervising daily operations, including breakfast service and evening trade, helping the team anticipate guest needs and exceed expectations.

Leading by example, supporting team training, and creating a motivating environment where staff feel valued and empowered.

Building relationships with guests and encouraging repeat visits by delivering a warm, personalised experience.

Collaborating with the Food and Beverage Manager and Hotel Leadership Team to introduce new ideas and drive operational improvements.

Managing stock levels, helping to control costs, and contributing to the effective delivery of departmental PandL targets.

What Were Looking For

Experience as an Assistant Food and Beverage Manager, or a strong background in food and beverage supervision, ideally in a casual dining or hotel setting.

A passion for hospitality and an interest in creating great guest experiences.

Strong people skills and a positive, approachable manner.

A supportive leadership style, with experience in coaching and motivating front-of-house teams.

Tech-savvy and confident using modern hospitality systems to support service efficiency.

Detail-orientated and organised, even in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment.

Flexible, proactive, and calm under pressure

with a good sense of fun and team spirit.

Perks and Benefits

Discounts across retail, restaurants, and entertainment.

Access to the Cycle-To-Work and Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme.

Onsite gym access to help you stay active.

Employee rate travel across our international brand family

with destinations across the globe.

Complimentary meals while on shift.

Career progression opportunities throughout the UK and internationally.

Uniform provided for your convenience.

The Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre is a 4 star 298 bedroomed Hotel located in the City Centre, less than a 5 minute walk from Piccadilly Railway Station, with 12 event rooms that cater up to 150 people, along with two canal side terraces for outside ..... full job details .....