Food & Beverage Manager Independent Coastal Hotel — Suffolk Coast Location: Suffolk Coast Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum, plus tips Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (45 hours per week) Live-In / Accommodation: Available at £78 per week Overview A well-regarded independent hotel on the Suffolk coast needs an experienced, hands-on Food & Beverage Manager. You will own the restaurant, bar and events service. The hotel is known for its relaxed seaside feel, quality food and warm welcome. Service matters here, and guests come back year after year. This is a great chance for a friendly, organised hospitality professional to lead a front of house team, shape the guest experience and play a key part in running a busy, respected hotel. The Role You will report to senior management and run all food and beverage service across the hotel. That covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, the bar and functions. You will lead and motivate the team, manage rotas and standards, and make sure every guest gets consistent, attentive service. The role is 45 hours a week on a varied rota, including evenings and weekends. You will be a visible, hands-on leader on the floor. Key Responsibilities Leading, training and motivating the front of house and bar team Running restaurant, bar and events service smoothly throughout the day Managing rotas and staffing to meet business needs Keeping presentation, cleanliness and guest care to a high standard Handling guest enquiries, bookings and feedback quickly and professionally Working closely with the kitchen so food and drinks service runs seamlessly Managing stock, ordering and the cellar, and controlling waste and cost Following licensing, health and safety and food hygiene rules in full Key Requirements One to two years in a food and beverage or front of house management role, in hotels or quality restaurants A natural leader who builds strong teams An excellent manner with guests, with good presentation and communication Confident running service, rotas, stock and standards under pressure Good knowledge of wines, drinks and bar operations Working knowledge of licensing, health and safety and food hygiene Flexible and reliable, able to work evenings, weekends and peak periods This role would suit an ambitious Assistant Manager ready to step up, or an established F&B Manager looking for a rewarding role in a characterful coastal hotel. What's On Offer Salary up to £40,000 per annum, plus tips A permanent, full-time role at 45 hours per week Live-in accommodation available at £78 per week A leading role in a respected, independent coastal hotel A supportive team and a real chance to shape the guest experience If you take pride in leading great service, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more. CVs in English (Word or PDF format only) Important Notes: 1. Applications by email or phone. 2. Word format and ENGLISH only. 3. DDH does not charge work seekers. 4. All workers subject to UK taxation. By applying for this role, you consent to DDH Recruitment Ltd holding and processing your personal data, including your CV and contact details, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for this and other suitable vacancies. Your information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and UK GDPR, will not be shared with any third party without your consent, and will be retained only for as long as necessary. You may ask us to amend or delete your data at any time by contacting DDH Recruitment Ltd