Food & Beverage Manager – Luxury Country Estate, North Devon

Salary: £40,000 + 15% Performance Bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and hands-on Food & Beverage Manager to join a luxury countryside hotel and estate in the heart of North Devon.

This is a fantastic chance to take ownership of a diverse food and beverage operation within a highly regarded destination property, renowned for delivering exceptional guest experiences, outstanding hospitality, and quality-led dining.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of all food and beverage operations, ensuring exceptional service standards, strong financial performance, and a positive, engaged team culture.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire the Food & Beverage team across restaurant, bar, events, and guest service operations.
• Drive service excellence and ensure consistently high guest satisfaction scores.
• Manage labour costs, payroll, stock control, and departmental budgets.
• Work collaboratively with the Head Chef and wider management team to maximise revenue opportunities.
• Recruit, train, develop, and retain high-performing team members.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.
• Support the delivery of weddings, private events, and seasonal hospitality initiatives.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Food & Beverage Manager or Senior F&B Leader within a quality hotel, resort, or luxury hospitality environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, costs, and profitability.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• A natural leader with excellent communication and people-management skills.
• Organised, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience within luxury, boutique, or destination hospitality would be highly advantageous.