Michelin Restaurant jobs in Malmesbury

We are looking for a commercially strong and people focused Food and Beverage Manager with events experience to lead our Food and Beverage operation. As Food and Beverage Manager of a high end property, this is a key role leading and developing our teams in our Michelin Starred 'The Dining Room', Grey’s Restaurant, Lounge and Bar whilst also overseeing conference and events facilities.

Whatley Manor Hotel and Spa is a luxury 5* hotel that operates like a house and feels like a home. Less than 30 minutes from Chippenham, Stroud, Tetbury and Cirencester, we are commutable from many locations in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Bath & Bristol. This beautifully restored 18th century manor house hotel and spa offers a grown up getaway in the heart of the Cotswolds. Set in 12 acres of beautifully kept gardens, we have 23 individually decorated rooms and suites and a range of dining options including our Michelin starred restaurant ‘The Dining Room’ and Grey's, Whatley’s answer to more informal dining. We also have conference facilities, luxurious Aquarias spa and gym.

We are AA 5 red star Inspectors Choice Hotel and are a proud member of the Pride of Britain collection.

Accolades:

Since opening in 2003 we have won many awards for the spa and fine dining. We have retained our 5 bubble rating in the Good Spa Guide. We are leaders in sustainable hospitality, with achievements such as a Catey Sustainable Business Award, and Gold certification through EarthCheck.

To find out more about us, visit our website www.whatleymanor.com. In particular, do watch our ‘hotel film’ and check out our sustainability journey.

Skills and experience:

• Commercially strong with current / previous experience working as Food and Beverage Manager in a similar high end property
• Experience of Michelin star service
• Excellent guest service skills with a background of exceeding guest expectations.
• Strong knowledge of the hospitality industry
• A strong people manager
• Current experience developing a strong team of waiters and floor staff
• Primarily a Food and Beverage role but will also have close links with Front of House and Spa
• Be able to deliver total passion and commitment to excellence with maximum attention to detail
• Excellent standard of written and spoken English
• Excellent communication, planning and organisation skills
• High level of personal presentation and self confidence

Alongside a competitive salary and attractive service charge which is paid monthly, as Food & Beverage Manager, you will enjoy additional benefits:

• Generous discounts on room rates, food and beverage and spa products
• Discounts on other Pride of Britain properties
• Complimentary use of our spa and gym
• Workplace pension with enhanced employer contributions
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Long service awards
• Employee assistance programme
• Paid wellbeing leave and community leave
• A generous employee referral scheme
• A stunning working environment
• Free uniform
• Free meals on duty
• Paid birthday leave
• Christmas off - We are closed for Christmas to allow our team some quality time off with family & friends!

Please note: We are a Disability Confident committed employer. We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments at any stage. We also offer reasonable adjustments during employment.

In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Experience:

• Food & Beverage Manager: 3 years (preferred)
• Michelin: 3 years (preferred)
• 5 star hotel Food & Beverage: 3 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person