Job Description

Food and Beverage Manager
We are looking for a Food and Beverage Manager to join our team at Sandymouth Holiday resort in Bude, Cornwall. Salary based on experience.
This is a permanent position to work full time hours. This will be 40 hours across 5 variable days including weekends and bank holidays.
Flexibility is essential to suit the needs of the business.
Company overview:
Darwin Escapes has 18 amazing destinations across the United Kingdom, each of which has its own unique offering. Whether you are looking for a role in food and beverage, grounds, maintenance, housekeeping, entertainment or at a management level then the Darwin family will have the career waiting for you!
About the role
Job Summary:
The Food and Beverage Manager will lead and inspire the Front of House team to deliver an exceptional guest experience in line with the resort's five-star standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all bar and restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service, maintaining immaculate presentation, managing budgets, and supporting staff development. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for hospitality excellence.
Main Responsibilities:
The successful Food and Beverage Manager will:
Lead and motivate the Front of House team to deliver a five-star, award-winning standard of customer service.
Oversee the daily operations of the bar and restaurant, ensuring prompt and efficient service of food and beverages.
Plan and manage rotas, monitor staffing levels, and ensure adequate coverage during peak periods.
Manage stock budgets, complete stock checks, and maintain accurate inventory records.
Ensure accurate cash handling and reconciliation using the EPOS system.
Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation across all Front of House areas.
Oversee glass collection, table resetting, and smooth service flow within the restaurant.
Identify, deliver, and record training and development needs for Front of House team members.
Work closely with the kitchen and management teams to ensure seamless communication and guest satisfaction.
Ensure all operations comply with health, safety, and hygiene standards.
Requirements:
Previous Front of House management experience within hospitality, leisure, or resort environments is essential.
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Strong organizational and time management abilities.
Positive work ethic and a willingness to learn and adapt.
Experience with EPOS systems and basic financial or stock management processes.
A driving licence and the ability to drive is advantageous for travel to and from the retreat.
Desirable Attributes:
Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Flexible approach with the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Proactive, hands-on leadership style with strong attention to detail.
What's in it for you:
Competitive rate of pay.
Enhanced holiday entitlement (*with the option to cash in a number of holidays per year).
Discounted staff breaks at our luxurious holiday resorts across the UK.
Free use of all Darwin Escapes resort facilities including many of our free gyms and swimming pools.
Food discount across all resorts.
Discounts on spa treatments.
*'Introduce a friend' recruitment bonus.
*Company employee sick pay.
Compassionate leave pay.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Free access to the Darwin Academy training programme to help further your career and skill levels.
Cycle to work scheme.
MediCash cash plan.
*Subject to terms and conditions
About the company
We strive to set the standard, with a range of five-star destinations across the UK offering holiday breaks, holiday home ownership, and much more.
We employ and reward the very best talent, regardless of gender, race, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. And that's how we seek out future potential too, recruiting from the widest available pool. Our approach to recruitment and selection is fair, open and based purely on merit.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive for some roles, we are not always able to contact every applicant individually.
Required Criteria

• Right to Live and work in the UK
• Excellent customer service and strong communication skills
• Previous Front of House management experience
• Positive work ethic with a willingness to learn new skills

Desired Criteria

• A driving licence and the ability to drive is an advantage to enable easy travel to and from the resort

Skills you'll need

• Leading Teams
• Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs
• Exceptional Customer Service Skills

Skills Required