Food & Beverage Manager

Your Company:NET Recruit is proud to be partnering with a leading provider of later-life living communities, known for creating vibrant environments that enrich homeowners' lifestyles through meaningful experiences, outstanding service and exceptional facilities. The business continues to grow across the South West and South Coast, and a fantastic opportunity has now arisen for an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to join the team, supporting multiple villages across Bournemouth, Salisbury, Taunton and Sherborne, with a base in Bournemouth.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesWhile in this position your duties may include but are not limited to:

• Designing and developing innovative food and beverage concepts to enhance later-life community living
• Creating and refreshing tailored menus to reflect resident preferences, dietary needs and industry trends
• Travelling across multiple villages to implement and deliver community-specific food initiatives
• Planning and delivering engaging food-focused events, experiences and themed community activities
• Gathering homeowner feedback through tasting sessions and surveys, and using insights to drive continuous improvement
• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders such as marketing, operations and quality teams to bring concepts to life
• Ensuring all food and beverage offerings meet food safety regulations, quality standards and compliance requirements
• Managing supplier relationships and sourcing suitable ingredients and materials for new initiatives
• Supporting commercial delivery and cost-effective implementation to reduce service charge impact and strengthen the overall resident proposition
• Maintaining product specifications, documentation and project timelines to ensure consistent rollout
• Supporting and mentoring local teams, ensuring best practice across all sites

What You Will Need To Apply:Please apply ONLY if you meet the following criteria:

• Proven experience within food & beverage, hospitality, product development or multi-site F&B operations
• Strong knowledge of food trends, customer preferences and high-quality service delivery
• Excellent communication and engagement skills, with confidence working directly with homeowners and site teams
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across different locations
• A creative and innovative mindset, with the ability to develop and deliver new ideas end-to-end
• Understanding of food safety and compliance requirements
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel frequently between sites
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and manage sensitive matters appropriately
• Willingness to support event delivery and the physical elements of community activity as required
• Eligibility to complete a satisfactory DBS check

What you will get in Return:This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, creative and motivated food professional to take a leading role in shaping a truly engaging lifestyle offering within later-life communities. The successful candidate will have the chance to work closely with community teams and homeowners to develop menus, initiatives and events that genuinely enhance daily living, while also supporting the ongoing evolution of the overall resident experience.In return, the business will offer a competitive salary of up to £40,000, alongside a strong benefits package and the opportunity to play a visible role in a fast-growing organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking a dynamic and rewarding role where innovation, community and food come together to make a genuine difference.If this exciting opportunity interests you,then please don't hesitate to contact:Suzi Kocovska - Recruitment PartnerM: E: