Food & Beverage Manager (Maternity Cover)
Luxury Country House Hotel | Michelin Guide Restaurant | Dorset
Temporary Agency Contract
Looking for a hospitality role that offers exceptional career experience and an outstanding lifestyle?
Our client, an award-winning luxury country house hotel in the heart of Dorset, is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to provide maternity cover across its highly acclaimed Michelin Guide restaurant and elegant basement cocktail lounge.
Set amongst Dorset's spectacular countryside and within easy reach of the Jurassic Coast, this is a rare opportunity to combine leadership responsibility with one of the UK's most desirable locations.
Why Dorset?
Imagine finishing work and heading to some of England's most beautiful beaches, coastal walks and countryside.
From the dramatic cliffs of the Jurassic Coast to picturesque market towns, Dorset offers an enviable quality of life. Whether you enjoy outdoor pursuits, fine food, sailing, walking or simply escaping the pace of city life, this is a location where people come to build a lifestyle, not just a career.
About the Hotel
Nestled within the Dorset countryside, this award-winning luxury hotel has established itself as one of the region's leading hospitality destinations.
Guests visit from across the UK to experience:
· A Michelin Guide recognised fine dining restaurant
· A sophisticated basement cocktail lounge
· Luxury accommodation and country house hospitality
· Exceptional levels of service and attention to detail
The hotel enjoys an outstanding reputation for quality, innovation and guest experience.
The Role
As Food & Beverage Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the food and beverage operation, ensuring every guest receives an exceptional experience.
You will lead, motivate and develop the team while maintaining the highest service standards across both restaurant and bar operations.
Key Responsibilities
· Oversee all food and beverage operations
· Lead the Michelin Guide restaurant and cocktail lounge teams
· Drive exceptional guest satisfaction and service standards
· Manage staffing, rotas and team development
· Monitor budgets, payroll and financial performance
· Work closely with the Executive Chef and senior management team
· Ensure compliance with all health & safety and licensing regulations
· Maintain the hotel's luxury brand standards at all times
About You
We welcome applications from experienced Food & Beverage Managers, Restaurant Managers, Operations Managers and Senior Hospitality Managers with experience in luxury hotel or fine dining environments.
For this role, we are keen to speak with ambitious hospitality professionals who thrive in high-quality environments.
You'll ideally have:
· Previous experience as a Food & Beverage Manager or Senior F&B Leader
· Experience within luxury hotels, high-end restaurants or rosette/Michelin-standard environments
· Strong leadership and people management skills
· A hands-on management style
· Excellent commercial awareness
· Passion for hospitality and guest experience
· A calm and professional approach under pressure
What's On Offer?
· Competitive salary
· Temporary agency contract providing excellent flexibility
· Opportunity to lead a prestigious independent luxury hospitality operation
· Work within a Michelin Guide environment
· Stunning Dorset location
· Supportive and experienced senior management team
· The chance to make a genuine impact within an award-winning property
Apply Now
If you're a talented Food & Beverage Manager seeking an exciting challenge within one of Dorset's most prestigious hospitality destinations, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a rare opportunity to combine career progression, luxury hospitality and an exceptional coastal lifestyle.
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Pay: From £15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
