F&B Operations Manager

The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa is an award-winning destination hotel near Skipton on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.

We are a family run, privately owned organisation founded in 1969 by the Bannister family, who remain actively involved in the day-to-day running of the business. Over the past 50 years our 1,000-acre estate has grown from strength to strength and now boasts 70 bedrooms, The View One Rosette Restaurant, Macleod's Bar and our award-winning five-bubble rated Nàdarra Spa, as well as an array of on-site activities such as clay pigeon shooting, Land Rover Experience, archery, fishing, e-biking and walking.

The vast range of activities, combined with flexible function spaces, makes The Coniston a popular choice with corporate guests, attracting off-site meetings and team building sessions from clients across the UK and abroad. We are also recognised as a leading wedding and private events venue in our region.

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and building meaningful relationships with our guests. Everyone who walks through our doors becomes part of our story, and we feel privileged to be part of theirs.

Are you ready to help lead one of Yorkshire's most celebrated countryside hospitality destinations?

The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa is seeking an experienced and passionate Food & Beverage Operations Manager to support the leadership of our dynamic and growing F&B department.

Reporting to the Food & Beverage Director and the Operations Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day operation of our diverse food and beverage offering. This includes The View Restaurant, MacLeod's Bar & Lounge, Blossom Kitchen at Nàdarra Spa, hotel events, corporate functions and weddings.

This is more than just an operational role - it's an opportunity to shape exceptional guest experiences across multiple venues, support and develop talented teams, and contribute to the continued growth of one of Yorkshire's most unique hospitality destinations.

Why join us?

We're not just a hotel - we're a destination.

Set within a 1,000-acre estate near Skipton, The Coniston offers unforgettable experiences for guests and rewarding careers for our team. We are proud of our Yorkshire heritage, our family-run values, and the people who help bring our vision to life.

You'll be joining a supportive leadership team and working closely with the Food & Beverage Director and Hotel Operations Manager to deliver outstanding service standards and operational excellence across the estate.

What makes this role special?

You will be responsible for the daily operational leadership of the entire Food & Beverage department, ensuring seamless service, strong team engagement and exceptional guest experiences across all venues.

You will:

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of all F&B outlets including The View Restaurant, MacLeod's Bar & Lounge and Blossom Kitchen at Nàdarra Spa
• Support the delivery of hotel events, corporate functions and weddings, ensuring consistent service standards across all event spaces
• Lead and inspire a large, multi-outlet F&B team including department managers, supervisors, servers, bartenders and events staff
• Ensure exceptional guest service across all F&B touchpoints, maintaining the high standards associated with The Coniston brand
• Work closely with the Food & Beverage Director and Operations Manager to drive operational efficiency and commercial performance
• Support revenue growth through effective service delivery, upselling and operational improvements
• Maintain strong operational control across rotas, staffing levels, service flow and guest satisfaction
• Ensure compliance with food safety, licensing, health & safety and operational procedures
• Collaborate with the kitchen, sales and events teams to deliver seamless guest experiences for both leisure and event guests

Who we're looking for

We're looking for an experienced hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-outlet environment and is passionate about leading teams and delivering exceptional service.

You will be:

• An experienced Food & Beverage Operations Manager, Restaurant Manager or Senior F&B leader within a quality hotel or multi-outlet hospitality environment
• A confident and hands-on leader who enjoys being present within the operation and supporting the team
• Experienced in managing high-volume service alongside events, weddings and corporate functions
• Passionate about guest experience and maintaining consistently high service standards
• Commercially aware with the ability to support revenue growth and operational efficiencyA strong communicator capable of coaching, mentoring and developing a large and varied team
• Highly organised with experience managing rotas, staffing levels and service coordination across multiple outlets

What you'll receive

£42,000 per year + service charge (up to £2,500/year) + performance-related bonus
45 hours per week

Additional benefits include:

• 28 days' holiday (increasing with service)
• Monthly and annual recognition awards
• Access to the award winning Nàdarra Spa, including discounted treatments and memberships
• Hotel discounts for family & friends
• Free on site parking
• Nest pension scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training, development and progression opportunities
• Meals on duty
• Accommodation negotiable if required and available.

Essentials

• Right to work in the UK
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekend
• Valid UK driving licence preferred due to our rural location

Ready to be part of something special?

If you're passionate about hospitality, leadership and delivering exceptional food and beverage experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the team shaping the future of Food & Beverage at The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa.