Director of Food and Beverage

The Manchester Deansgate Hotel is on the lookout for a dynamic Director of Food and Beverage to inspire and lead.

Join the excitement and become part of the IHG Hotels and Resorts family! 

Welcome to the Manchester Deansgate Hotel, where modern luxury travel meets the vibrant spirit of Manchester.

Nestled in the iconic Beetham Tower, this hotel features 279 elegantly designed rooms with stunning skyline views.

Enjoy upscale amenities, including sky bar Cloud 23, 2 Rosette Podium Restaurant, an indoor pool, and a fitness centre.

Perfect for both business and leisure travellers, with 14 meeting rooms and over 1,800 square feet of event space.

Experience our commitment to redefining luxury travel, blending sophistication with the rich culture of Manchester.

The Manchester Deansgate Hotel will fully transition to the InterContinental brand by 2027, enhancing your stay with our signature luxury and service.

As the Director of Food and Beverage, your day-to-day will be driven by our Guests needs, however you can expect to cover the following duties and responsibilities (not all encompassing) …


* Developing and implementing an F&B strategy that aligns with our overall Hotel goals and strategies, managing the day-to-day operations and costs to maximise profitability throughout the operations


* Promoting a level of high service throughout our outlets: Cloud 23 and Podium Restaurant (2 Rosette) as well as our large conference and events department (up to 600 seated for dinner, plus various meeting rooms).

We are also undergoing an exciting refurbishment period, we will need someone excited by driving change and who has an innovative mindset! 


* Supporting, training and coaching our Restaurant Manager, Bar Manager and C&E Manager to ensure the smooth running of our F&B operation and continuously promoting high standards of service 


* Working with the wider Hotel team and more specifically with our Executive Head Chef to ensure a consistent approach across our Hotel when it comes to service


* Overseeing and owning the finances of our F&B department, working closely with our Finance Team and GM to report on financial performance and always striving to improve efficiency 


* Develop and implement menus and beverage programs that reflect the hotel's brand and cater to our guests' preferences


* Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations and licensing requirements throughout the F&B department 

We are searching for a true service superstar, someone who thrives in providing our Guests with an excellent service throughout their stay.

In addition to this, we are looking for someone who has….


* Experience leading a busy F&B department within a similar style property, in addition you will have experience of managing a team of managers (coaching and guiding them on best practice leadership)


* Due to the size and success of our C&E department, it would be beneficial you have some C&E experience w...