Head of Food and Beverage - Exeter

Head of Food & Beverage

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
Leading Hotel - Exeter
JWR is delighted to be recruiting for a senior Food & Beverage Operations Manager to lead two high-profile outlets within a luxury hotel in Exeter.
This is a pivotal leadership role overseeing both an all-day dining restaurant and a premium rooftop bar, each with its own distinct identity but working together at the heart of the hotel's commercial offering.
We are seeking a commercially astute operator who can balance hands-on leadership with strategic oversight, driving performance, consistency and long-term growth.
Package
Salary from £50+ Tronc DOE
Bonus & performance incentives
Company pension
Staff discounts
Career development within a quality-led hospitality environment
Excellent working environment within a progressive hotel group
The Role
As Food & Beverage Operations Manager, you will take full accountability for the performance of both outlets, ensuring they operate as complementary, revenue-driving businesses. You will:
Drive revenue growth, profitability and cost control across both outlets
Analyse weekly and monthly performance, making informed commercial decisions
Lead and structure service across all day parts, ensuring clarity, flow and consistency
Develop a strong management team with clear accountability and ownership
Work closely with the kitchen and hotel leadership to evolve the food and beverage offer
Strengthen positioning within the local market, increasing both guest and local trade
Maintain exceptional standards across compliance, stock control and operations
Deputise for the General Manager when required
Requirements
We are looking for a well-rounded hospitality leader who brings both commercial awareness and operational credibility. You will:
Have experience in a senior F&B role within a quality-led restaurant, bar or hotel environment
Demonstrate strong financial understanding, including labour, cost control and margin management
Be confident leading both restaurant and bar operations
Have a calm, structured and consistent leadership style
Be comfortable balancing detail on the floor with big-picture thinking
Bring a long-term, performance-driven mindset
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of two established outlets with strong foundations, shaping their future performance and positioning within a competitive market. xwzovoh A role suited to someone who values consistency, clarity and building sustainable success over time.
For more information, send your CV today