Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Job Ref: THW9867Branch: Cottons Hotel SpaLocation: Cottons Hotel Spa, KnutsfordSalary/Benefits: Competitive salary with great benefitsContract type: PermanentHours: Full TimeShift pattern: 5 days out of 7, will include a variety of shifts early, mids and lates, evening and weekend availabilityHours per week: 45Posted date: 12/06/2026Closing date: 29/07/2026 Are you ready to take the next step in your hospitality career?

Join our dynamic team at Cottons Hotel Spa a 4\-star Hotel renowned for exceptional service and our award\-winning one\-rosette restaurant.

We’re looking for an Assistant Food Beverage Manager to join our team and help oversee all FB operations across our hotel. From breakfast service to banqueting dinners, you’ll ensure every detail is perfect and every guest leaves delighted.

Your Day to Day:

• Support the FB Manager in running all FB departments: restaurant, bar, room service, conferences, and events.


• Lead daily briefings and ensure smooth communication across departments.


• Deliver outstanding guest experiences with a focus on quality, consistency, and service excellence


• Lead and inspire the food beverage team across restaurant, bar, and events operations


• Drive operational excellence, compliance, and guest satisfaction.


• Coach and develop your team, fostering a culture of warm hospitality and high standards.


• Monitor budgets, stock control, and labour costs while driving sales through upselling and promotions.

Who We’re Looking For:

You’ll have proven experience managing in high\-end hospitality, whether that be in a restaurant, bar or running events, in a management role. We’re looking for someone who is a natural leader with a sharp eye for detail and a genuine love for guest service. You’ll be a leader who is calm, confident and solutions\-focused — even when the pressure’s on.

We’re looking for someone to join our team of assistant food and beverage managers who has ambition to grow into the next management role — we’ll support your journey every step of the way, with a variety of management courses, as well as mentoring and coaching you through your career.

The role requires working a variety of shifts across either restaurant, bar, conference or events, so flexibility is key, along with professionalism and a sense of fun!

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A fun environment where you will receive training and support to develop and progress


• Stream \- the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week


• Tips paid monthly


• Free gym membership and discounted spa treatments


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay


• Apprenticeships available


• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)


• Discounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the country


• Pension and life assurance


• Long service awards including free meals and free stays with your friends or family

Located just outside of the fashionable town of Knutsford, Cottons Hotel Spa is an established hotel offering award winning spa and gym facilities, business facilities, comfy bedrooms and a locally sourced menu. With so much going on, no two days are ever the same at Cottons. Owned by Daniel Thwaites with a good network of nearby commuting towns, Cottons Hotel Spa is perfect for someone looking for a supportive work environment in a busy hospitality venue, surrounded by the lush green Cheshire plains.

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