About this role
Join Novotel Southampton and help lead the food and beverage operation across two busy Southampton hotels. This full-time role offers a salary of £30,000-£32,000 per annum and the opportunity to make a real impact on guest satisfaction, team development and commercial performance.
We're looking for a hands-on and commercially minded hospitality leader to oversee the bars and restaurants serving Novotel Southampton and ibis Southampton. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Food & Beverage professional who thrives on delivering exceptional guest experiences, developing teams and driving strong commercial results.
Located in the heart of Southampton, the hotels serve a diverse mix of business travellers, cruise passengers, leisure guests and local customers, creating a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
The Role
As Bar & Restaurant Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the food and beverage departments, leading your team to deliver exceptional service while driving revenue, controlling costs and maintaining high operational standards.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the daily operation of the bars and restaurantsDriving revenue and achieving commercial targetsManaging stock control, purchasing and waste managementControlling payroll costs and departmental expenditureDelivering exceptional guest experiences and professionally resolving guest feedbackEnsuring compliance with licensing laws, food hygiene and health & safety regulationsRecruiting, training and developing team membersPreparing weekly schedules and ensuring appropriate staffing levelsLeading, motivating and inspiring the team to achieve excellent resultsAbout You
You'll have at least three years' experience in a Food & Beverage supervisory or management role and be confident leading teams in a busy hospitality environment.
We're looking for someone with strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, along with experience managing costs, stock control and labour budgets. Knowledge of POS systems, stock management and current beverage trends would be advantageous. A hands-on approach and flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays are essential.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a significant food and beverage operation, giving you the platform to develop your team, influence performance and contribute directly to the success of two well-established hotels.
As part of the growing Starboard Hotels portfolio, you'll benefit from a competitive salary of £30,000-£32,000 per annum, company sick pay, a day off for your birthday each year, employee discounts and ongoing training and development opportunities.
If you're an ambitious Food & Beverage professional ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your hospitality career.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.