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Job Title: Food and Beverage Manager
Location: Lough Erne Resort, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Lough Erne Resort:
Set amidst the stunning backdrop of the Fermanagh Lakelands, Lough Erne Resort is one of Ireland's premier luxury resorts. With its world-class facilities, including a renowned 5-star hotel, two championship golf courses, the Thai Spa, and award-winning restaurants, Lough Erne offers an exceptional experience for guests and team members alike.

We are looking for an exceptional Food and Beverage Manager to lead our talented and dedicated F&B team. If you have a passion for hospitality, a flair for delivering outstanding service, and experience in managing high-end F&B operations, we want to hear from you!

Please note you must have full UK right to work to be considered for this role

About The Role

Role Overview:
As the Food and Beverage Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire food and beverage operations at the resort. From managing daily operations to ensuring exceptional guest experiences, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the resort’s reputation for excellence. You will also collaborate with senior management to drive profitability, deliver a consistently high standard of service, and motivate a dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all food and beverage departments, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
• Drive and maintain high standards of service across all outlets (restaurants, bars, events, room service).
• Develop and implement innovative strategies to enhance guest experience and increase revenue.
• Oversee menu planning, costing, and quality control in line with Lough Erne’s high standards.
• Recruit, train, and mentor a team of F&B professionals, ensuring they deliver exceptional service.
• Monitor and manage the department’s budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and profitability.
• Liaise with suppliers and vendors to maintain quality and sustainability in product sourcing.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, hygiene, and licensing laws.
• Build strong working relationships with other departments to provide a seamless guest experience.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a managerial role within a luxury food and beverage environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Excellent knowledge of food and beverage trends, operational best practices, and budgeting.
• A passion for delivering exceptional service and exceeding guest expectations.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• A relevant qualification in hospitality management is desirable.

Why Join Us?
At Lough Erne Resort, we believe in investing in our team members. As a part of our family, you will receive:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Discounted stays and dining experiences
• Opportunities for career progression within a luxury hospitality brand
• Ongoing training and development to support your professional growth
• A supportive and dynamic working environment where your ideas and initiatives are valued
• Relocation Support up to 90 days to support your relocation to Fermanagh

About The Company

A WORLD APART Lough Erne Resort, is the ultimate expression in old world heritage and new world luxury. Located minutes from Enniskillen, Irelands only island town, it is easily accessible from Belfast, Dublin, Derry, Donegal and Sligo Airports. Nestled on a 600 acre peninsula on the breath-taking Fermanagh Lakes, its 120 Luxury Rooms & Suites, offer stunning panoramic views from almost every vantage point. The Resort features two championship golf courses, including The Faldo Course, The Academy, The Thai Spa, 6 Conference & Meeting Rooms, a variety of innovative Dining experiences from our talented culinary team led by acclaimed Executive Head Chef Stephen Holland, combined with the adventure playground that is the Great Outdoors. Any stay at Lough Erne Resort guarantees the perfect combination of relaxation, adventure, fine food, delectable drinks and the warmest Fermanagh welcome. The resort team will work with you and your clients to curate event solutions and experiential programmes for our luxury Golf, Incentive, Meetings & Group travel products set against the incredible backdrop of the Fermanagh Lakes.

Company Culture

Careers at Lough Erne Resort

At Lough Erne Resort our recruitment philosophy is simply to recruit for attitude and train for skills.

Lough Erne Resort is committed to providing guests with the highest standards of attention and personal care. In order to deliver this we seek to employ individuals who share our passion and dedication for delivering and achieving guest excellence. Our team is dedicated and work in a service driven environment in which people come first

Need and Anticipation:

The people who work for us have the ability to anticipate the needs of our guests and must be motivated by raising service standards to the highest level attainable at all times

The Best Working Conditions:

We believe in investing in our people since it is vital that each and every person within the organization is motivated and happy. Only then can we provide the best. We offer competitive salaries and working conditions whatever your chosen field of expertise and level in the organization.

Company Benefits

You can expect excellent training and career development opportunities at Lough Erne Resort

Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Office perks, Employee development programs, Free parking, Competitive salary, Preferential room rates, Long service recognition, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme

Salary

Not disclosed