Assistant F&B Manager

Assistant F&B Manager

St Martins Lane by Morgans Original

Inspire a passionate team, master dynamic food and beverage operations, and shape the guest experience at Covent Garden’s ultimate luxury lifestyle property.

The Opportunity

Step into a world where dining is theatre, cocktails are crafted with flair, and every guest moment is a memory in the making. Our 5-star lifestyle hotel is seeking an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to help lead our vibrant F&B operation—where style, service, and substance come together in perfect harmony.

Your Role

As Assistant F&B Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of our Bar, Restaurants, Cafe, M&E and in-room dining experiences. You’ll support the F&B Manager in leading a passionate team, ensuring every plate, pour, and interaction reflects our commitment to excellence and individuality.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the daily operation while on shift by maintaining high visibility during peak periods to orchestrate the flow of service while exceeding guest expectations in all F&B outlets interactions.
• Take an active role in the recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training of the team. Conduct "on-the-spot" coaching to refine service techniques and product knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with all HR procedures, fire, health, safety and food safety standards while adhering to all local laws relating to safe alcohol service and consumption.
• Collaborate with culinary teams to create and implement exciting menus that enhance the guest experience.
• To have a multifunctional approach to duties and responsibilities with a proactive initiative to assist colleagues and management during daily service
• To carry out any reasonable tasks related to elevating service standards, improving guest experience, and assisting colleagues and management in daily operations.
• Collaborate with colleagues in other hotel departments to ensure F&B outlet operation is efficient while enhancing guest experience
• Foster a positive work environment by motivating and leading team members to deliver their full potential .
• Maintain high team morale and retention rate with regular 1-2-1’s, feedback and celebrating individual and team success.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty

Essential Job Knowledge & Skills

• Be truly passionate about the Hospitality Industry with previous experience as an Assistant Manager in Restaurant, Bar & Event (ready for the step-up into multi outlet F&B Assistant Manager role)
• Possess a gracious, friendly, and approachable demeanor.
• Be an authentic and inspiring leader of people and business with the ability to lead a diverse team with empathy and composure while maintaining the authority required to uphold and implement 5* standards.
• Be an enthusiastic team player with a flexible approach and have experience in empowering a team to realise their full potential and successfully meet expectations.
• Having strong leadership and motivational skills to nurture, develop, and inspire team members.
• Have excellent communication skills verbally and in writing.
• Adherence to the highest standards of personal presentation and grooming standard reflecting the heritage and prestige of a 5* London institution
• Must have very good understanding of food hygiene, Health & safety and fire safety procedures.
• Must be able to think strategically and anticipate operational bottlenecks (e.g., a sudden influx of walk-ins) and re-deploy/ re-allocate resources instantly to maintain service flow.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move swiftly for extended shifts lasting 8 hours.
• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques to safely handle hot plates and heavy loads without injury.
• Must be able to plan, organise while managing time and departmental resources to meet deadlines and targets.
• Able to function independently with minimum guidance.
• Able to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a high level of attention to detail.
• Must be up-to-date with food and beverage trends and best practices.
• Have proficiency in using F&B software for inventory control, scheduling, and reporting.
• Have a good understanding of Food Cost, Beverage Cost, Payroll Management, Inventory Management, Wastage Management, Training & Skills Management.
• Have good understanding of managing Budgets, meeting financial targets, inventory control, and cost analysis.

Hotel

St Martins Lane London is part of Morgans Originals, a brand of unique lifestyle hotels. They combine elegance with a touch of chaos, creating an unexpected and bold experience.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.