Food & Beverage Manager

Accor · Liverpool

Company Description

Situated in the historic city of Liverpool the Novotel Liverpool city Center is a stylish 4-star hotel located in the heart of the city placing you next to some of the UK's best sporting, musical, and commercial attractions. Just a stones throw away you can experience art and history at the Albert Docks, or why not visit the cities' nightlife scene down at Cavern walks or why not try one of many award winning restaurants. Novotel is a great choice for both families and business workers looking to escape.

Guests can relax and enjoy a delicious meal in our stylish Ropewalks bar and restaurant, which serves freshly cooked local and international cuisine as well separate choices for kids. Why not unwind in the bar where we serve a full array of drinks. The hotel boasts ten spacious meeting rooms with facilities to suit different needs, We also have a separate welcome area where you can gather before moving to your meeting room making this an ideal place for your business needs.

Job Description

Manage the day-to-day operations of all Food & Beverage outlets
Lead, train, motivate, and develop the F&B team to deliver excellent service
Ensure consistently high standards of customer service, food quality, presentation, and hygiene
Monitor guest satisfaction and respond professionally to feedback and complaints
Manage staffing levels, rotas, attendance, and departmental performance
Control food, beverage, labour, and operational costs
Monitor stock levels, purchasing, wastage, and inventory control
Work closely with the kitchen team to maintain food quality and efficient service
Ensure compliance with health, safety, food hygiene, licensing, and company policies
Manage F&B budgets and contribute to achieving revenue and profitability targets
Analyse sales, costs, and performance reports and implement improvements where required
Support menu development, promotions, events, and new F&B initiatives
Build strong relationships with suppliers and ensure value for money
Maintain a clean, safe, and professional environment across all F&B areas
Ensure the team consistently follows company standards and procedures
Work closely with senior management and other departments to ensure smooth overall operations

Qualifications

Previous management experience within Food & Beverage, hospitality, restaurants, hotels, or a similar environment
Strong leadership and team-management skills
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Good understanding of F&B operations, stock control, and cost management
Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards
Commercial awareness with a focus on achieving revenue and profitability targets
Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required
Good IT and administrative skills

Additional Information

We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us.

In return for your commitment, we provide fantastic career and training opportunities and excellent working conditions with a supportive and fun team. In addition, we will provide you with hotel discounts and benefits worldwide.

• Creates a culture which is service focused, positive and driven to succeed, open to change and creative in approach.

• Excellent communicator with well-developed stakeholder management skills (internal and external)

• Exceptionally organised with the ability to efficiently prioritise manners.

• Ability to remain calm when under pressure.

• Ability to work a flexible roster including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays

Additional Information

Benefits:

Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide up to 70% off
Free Bonus Breaks Voucher (complimentary stays in UK)
Friends & Family Rates
28 days of paid holidays per year (pro rata)
Eye Test Vouchers
Learning programs through our Academies
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Vivup program with direct access to GP, high street discounts and many more
Discounted or free food
Work based Pension

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