Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - Chipping Norton

Job title: Assistant Food and Beverage Manager
Location: Luxury Hotel near Chipping Norton
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Pineapple Recruitment are  seeking a confident, proactive hospitality professional with leadership experience and a passion for luxury service. You’ll be a natural host, a strong communicator, and a dependable deputy who thrives in a fast-paced, high-end environment.

As Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the leadership team and overseeing the daily operations of our client's signature dining venues. You will be instrumental in delivering exceptional guest experiences, maintaining brand standards, and fostering a high-performing team culture. In the absence of the Food & Beverage Manager, you will deputise and assume full responsibility for the department, ensuring continuity of service and leadership.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day operation of the dining venue, ensuring seamless service aligned with brand standards
• Deputise for the Food & Beverage Manager during periods of absence, maintaining operational leadership and decision-making
• Lead and motivate the team, promoting a culture of professionalism, warmth, and excellence
• Collaborate with culinary and beverage teams to deliver memorable dining experiences
• Engage with guests, resolving issues with empathy and urgency
• Assist with labour management, stock control, and cost monitoring
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and licensing standards
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of team members
• Uphold brand values and service ethos across all guest interactions

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in a supervisory or assistant management role within a high-end restaurant, bar, or hospitality venue (ideally within a luxury hotel or resort)
• Strong leadership and team engagement skills
• Commercial awareness with experience in budgeting and cost control
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proven ability to deliver outstanding guest satisfaction
• Commitment to continuous improvement and brand standards

Perks & Benefits:

• Live-In Option available for convenience and flexibility.
• Free Gym & Leisure Access to help you unwind and stay fit.
• Discounted Meals – enjoy free or 60% off food on-site.
• Career Development – from apprenticeships to degree-level training.
• Exclusive Discounts – 20% off for you, family, and friends, plus deals with national brands.

If you’re an enthusiastic Assistant Food and Beverage Manager eager to elevate your career in a supportive and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now through Pineapple Recruitment or contact us for more details. We look forward to your application!

Pineapple Recruitment is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client and is acting as a Recruitment Agency.