Food and Beverage Manager

We are recruiting for a Food and Beverage Manager to join a prestigious hotel and restaurant situated just outside of Milton Keynes. Due to location, you would need to be a driver, as there is a lack of transport links. This role does involve weekend working. Location: Just outside of Milton Keynes, transport (car) necessary.Working Hours: 5 out of 7 days, including weekends. This will include shift work. Contract Type: Perm. Key Responsibilities:Oversee day-to-day FandB operations (restaurant, bar, banqueting, room service).Ensure service standards, hygiene and food safety compliance.Monitor quality of food, beverages and customer service.Manage opening/closing procedures.Recruit, train and supervise staff.Schedule shifts and manage labour costs.Ensure excellent communication between kitchen and service teamsDevelop/execute sales strategies to increase FandB revenue.Manage budgets, forecasts and profit margins.Control food/beverage costs (wastage, inventory, supplier pricing).Analyse financial reports and KPIs (revenue, average spend, margins).Manage stock levels, ordering and supplier relationships.Negotiate pricing and contracts.Ensure proper storage/stock rotation (FIFO).Identify new business opportunities (events, corporate clients, partnerships).Drive upselling/cross-selling initiatives.Plan/promote special offers, seasonal menus and events.Monitor/improve average check value and customer spend.Collaborate with marketing teams on campaigns/promotions.Build ..... full job details .....