Food & Beverage (F&B) Manager St Andrews, Scotland. Job Description Overview: Our upcoming 5-star luxury hotel, opening in February 2025, is set to redefine dining in St Andrews. We are seeking a seasoned Food & Beverage Manager to lead the food and beverage operations at our hotel, overseeing a team dedicated to culinary excellence and exceptional service. As the F&B Manager, you will work under the guidance of a renowned chef to establish our hotel as a first-class dining destination. This role demands a leader who can maintain high standards of service and quality, inspired by our celebrated reputation. What You'll Do: - Manage daily operations: Oversee all aspects of the food and beverage operations, ensuring seamless service and guest satisfaction. - Leadership & Training: Lead, train, and inspire a team of culinary and service professionals. - Culinary Vision: Collaborate with the head chef to uphold the culinary vision and standards. - Business Strategy: Develop marketing and business strategies to enhance the dining experience and increase profitability. - Guest Relations: Manage reservations, and guest relations, and accommodate special requests with the highest level of professionalism. - Compliance: Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and licensing regulations. What We're Looking For: - Experience: Proven experience as an F&B Manager in a high-end or potentially rosette establishment. - Passion for Cuisine: Deep passion for cuisine and commitment to sustainability and quality. - Leadership Skills: Excellent leadership, team management, and staff training skills. - Business Acumen: Strong business acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and restaurant marketing. - Customer Service: Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to handle high-pressure situations. - Technical Skills: Familiarity with restaurant management software and Point of Sale systems. Why Join Us? - Be Part of a Prestigious Launch: Help introduce our dining experience to a new audience, alongside a team that values innovation and quality. - Work with the Best: Direct collaboration with a leader in the culinary scene. - Impact the Community: Contribute to the gastronomic prestige of St Andrews, enhancing the local and tourist dining experience. Benefits: - Competitive Pay: In addition to competitive rates of pay, we also offer: - Discounts: - Exclusive discounts for you, your friends, and family. - Team member rates at our hotels, with rooms from just £30 B&B. - Discounted stays for friends and family. - 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars. - Meals: Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled. - High-Street Discounts: Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences, and more. - Cycle to Work Scheme: Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes. - Refer-a-Friend Bonuses: Generous bonuses, starting at £250. - Wellbeing Activities: A calendar of wellness activities – from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual HealthyHabits campaign. - Employee Assistance Programme: Providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. - Healthcare Cash Plan: Options from just £5 per month. - Career Growth: Fully funded apprenticeship programmes and internal development programmes. - Service Awards: Monthly and annual team member service awards, making sure your achievements are recognised and celebrated. How to Apply: Fancy joining our team? We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.