The Assistant Food & Beverage Manager will support the strategic initiatives and objectives of the Food & Beverage department, as well as supervising day to day operations. All members of the department work together to create memorable moments for guests, in line with both company and hotel-specific service standards, and collaborate closely with other departments within the hotel. You will act as an ambassador for your own hotel and the wider Leonardo Hotels estate, demonstrating the company vision, mission and values. At all times, you will treat others around you with respect, dignity and fairness.
You’ll be the backbone of the team as Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, as you’ll be working with your Head of Department to motivate the team, ensuring that all guests have memorable experiences with us. Take a deep breath because you’ll be stepping into a busy role! You’ll be managing daily operations, supervising service delivery and inspiring a vibrant team to exceed our guests’ expectations.
If you’re our ideal Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, you will:
• Lead by example and let your personality shine through
• Be creative and bring ideas to the table
• Organise and support during events to help create those memorable moments
• Keep the team morale high, especially when things get busy!
• Be visible on the floor, so that the team knows you’ve got their backs
• Support the Food and Beverage Manager with management of the wider team: this could include reviews and coffee catch ups
Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
Talent referral scheme
Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!
Wellbeing Calendar
Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression
We’re committed to creating a workplace where every individual—regardless of background, identity, or lived experience—is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.
Why come join us as a F&B Operations Manager?We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Once you join a Limited Edition, you’re part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland. Our regular Learning Bites, “Come Join Us Guest Care” training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!
Skills Required
- Manage daily F&B operations and supervise service delivery
- Lead, motivate, and support a hospitality team including one-on-ones and reviews
- Visible floor presence and hands-on guest service
- Organise and support events and special functions
- Bring creative ideas to improve guest experience and team morale
What We Do
Leonardo Hotels is a rapidly growing hotel chain and the European division of the Fattal Hotel Group. It provides lodging services across more than 294 hotels in Europe, the UK, and Israel, catering to both business and leisure travelers. The company offers a portfolio of 3* to 4* Superior accommodations in diverse locations, ranging from city centers to beachfront resorts.
