Lakeside Hotel & Spa is owned by Classic Lodges who have exciting plans to invest and develop the hotel. We have 73 bedrooms, fine dining restaurant, brasserie, pool, spa and conference suite ‘overlooking nothing but the lake’ To strengthen the senior management team we are recruiting for an Operations Manager - this role will take direct responsibility for all F&B departments and management hosting. Working alongside the Front of House Operations Manager to deputise for the GM across the wider hotel ensuring sales are maximised in all areas. The quality of our food and beverage service and delivery is key to the success of the hotel. We are looking for a dynamic, natural leader who can enthuse, train and develop the F&B team of 40. The F&B leadership team is made up of an F&B Manager, a small team of Duty F&B Managers and Supervisors to cover all service periods. The primary focus within F&B is our hotel residents and day visitors. We do host smaller conferences and weddings and have ambitions to grow this side of the business moving forward. Lakeside has a reputation for a strong management presence ‘on the shop floor’ and this role will play its part on a daily basis leading from the front. An eye for detail is essential with the ability to drive change and standards through a large team. Benefits Include Share of monthly tips (circa £1 per hour worked) Extra Holiday Days for each years service (max 33 days) Employee Assistance Programme – Hospitality Action Discounted Bed & Breakfast stays at hotels within the group Discounted F&B (Food 35% & Beverage 50% - when eating) when staying at a Classic Lodges Hotel Free meals on duty Access to training course and apprenticeships Annual Long Service, Employee of the Quarter & Special Awards Annual Long Service Dinner (for those with 5 years service) Group Annual Awards Dinner, Harrogate Highly competitive salary and package with superb self-contained accommodation available locally as part of a relocation package. Future opportunity to develop into a GM or regional role within the wider group. For further details or to apply please email ben.mayoulakesidehotel.co.uk