Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Thwaites; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand in Knutsford is seeking an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to oversee all F&B operations. The role involves supporting the F&B Manager, leading a dynamic team, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences across restaurant, bar, and events. Ideal candidates will have strong management experience in high-end hospitality, a focus on quality service, and a desire for career progression. The position offers a fun and supportive environment with various benefits.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Discounted spa treatments

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-end hospitality management.
• Natural leader with attention to detail.
• Experience in managing restaurant, bar or events.

Responsibilities

• Support F&B Manager in running all F&B departments.
• Lead daily briefings and ensure smooth communication.
• Deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Guest service

Operational excellence

Budget management

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your hospitality career? Join our dynamic team at Cottons Hotel & Spa a 4-star Hotel renowned for exceptional service and our award-winning one-rosette restaurant.

We’re looking for an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to join our team and help oversee all F&B operations across our hotel. From breakfast service to banqueting dinners, you’ll ensure every detail is perfect and every guest leaves delighted.

Your Day to Day:

• Support the F&B Manager in running all F&B departments: restaurant, bar, room service, conferences, and events.
• Lead daily briefings and ensure smooth communication across departments.
• Deliver outstanding guest experiences with a focus on quality, consistency, and service excellence.
• Lead and inspire the food & beverage team across restaurant, bar, and events operations.
• Drive operational excellence, compliance, and guest satisfaction.
• Coach and develop your team, fostering a culture of warm hospitality and high standards.
• Monitor budgets, stock control, and labour costs while driving sales through upselling and promotions.

Who We’re Looking For:

You’ll have proven experience managing in high-end hospitality, whether that be in a restaurant, bar or running events, in a management role. We’re looking for someone who is a natural leader with a sharp eye for detail and a genuine love for guest service. You’ll be a leader who is calm, confident and solutions-focused — even when the pressure’s on.

We’re looking for someone to join our team of assistant food and beverage managers who has ambition to grow into the next management role — we’ll support your journey every step of the way, with a variety of management courses, as well as mentoring and coaching you through your career.

The role requires working a variety of shifts across either restaurant, bar, conference or events, so flexibility is key, along with professionalism and a sense of fun!

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with:

• A fun environment where you will receive training and support to develop and progress.
• Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week.
• Tips paid monthly.
• Free gym membership and discounted spa treatments.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Apprenticeships available.
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years).
• Discounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the country.
• Pension and life assurance.
• Long service awards including free meals and free stays with your friends or family.