Food & Beverage Supervisor - Live In

Hand Picked Hotels

Food & Beverage Supervisor - Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa (Live-In)

Location: Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6DQ

Salary: Starting at £14.30 per hour + service charge + excellent colleague benefits

Job Type: Full-time Permanent 5 days out of 7

Come and join our Team

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Food & Beverage Supervisor at Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa, part of Hand Picked Hotels.

Step into a workplace where understated luxury and meticulous attention to detail create unforgettable experiences for every guest and member. Set within 38 acres of beautifully manicured Cheshire countryside, Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa is a historic Georgian manor reimagined for the modern traveller - and an inspiring setting in which to grow your hospitality career.

As part of our team, you'll contribute to the calm, refined atmosphere that defines our award winning spa, offering guests bespoke treatments and restorative experiences. You'll help deliver exceptional dining beneath ornate ceilings, where locally sourced cuisine and carefully curated wines showcase true craftsmanship and care.

At Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa, luxury isn't loud - it's felt in the quiet professionalism of our people, the precision of our service, and the pride we take in anticipating our guests' needs before they speak them.

If you're passionate about delivering elegant, personalised hospitality and want to be part of a supportive, dedicated team, Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa offers a rewarding environment to develop your skills and thrive.

As a member of our team, you will help create unforgettable moments for guests as they explore our tranquil parkland, celebrate special events, and enjoy our personalised service, with an emphasis on service excellence & consistency.

If you're passionate about hospitality, thrive in a supportive environment, and enjoy making a real difference to someone's stay, Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa offers an inspiring place to grow your career.

What will the role involve?

As a Food & Beverage Supervisor in our luxury hotel, you will ensure the bar is impeccably presented and maintained to brand standards, creating an elegant and welcoming atmosphere for every guest. Your mixology expertise will be central to the role, enabling you to craft refined cocktails, uphold signature serves, and contribute to a distinctive and memorable drinks offering.

You will support the smooth running of the department by sharing ideas, embracing new ways of working, and taking ownership of your responsibilities with professionalism and initiative. A strong understanding of our wine list, stock levels, grape varieties, and flavour profiles will help you deliver informed recommendations and elevate the guest experience through thoughtful food and wine pairing.

Above all, you will bring enthusiasm, warmth, and a genuine passion for hospitality, helping to create the polished, luxurious environment that defines our brand.

This is a full time role working 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 40 hours per week, which may vary depending on business.

Flexible working hours can be accommodated where possible.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive hourly rate of £14.30 with incremental pay reviews based on recognition of commitment and performance, plus a share of service charge.
• Live-in accommodation is available for £77.70 per week inclusive of all meals and bills.
• A welcoming, inclusive culture where long-term friendships and diversity are celebrated.
• Ongoing career development with in house and external training, including apprenticeships and industry recognised courses.
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
• Uniform and meals on shift provided.
• Free onsite parking (where applicable).
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension, enhanced sick pay & Life assurance scheme.
• Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well being platform.
• Discounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments & products.
• Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).
• Introduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.
• Colleague of the Month awards, which leads to our annual awards ceremony.
• Regular team gatherings and appreciation events.

Are you Hand Picked?

• We are looking for proactive and enthusiastic candidates that have a willing attitude and a welcoming and friendly nature. We thrive on excelling together to ensure as a team we deliver service, excellence and consistency, fostering a culture of collaboration, partnership & teamwork.
• You will have passion and pride in delivering exceptional, high quality, personalised service to ensure our guests experiences are memorable.
• You will have previous food and beverage experience in a supervisory role, with the confidence to lead and inspire a team while also working independently in a fast paced, busy hospitality environment.

Who we are

Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE, and today still remains a family owned group which has 21 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands.

Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team commitment to aiming higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the every day.

Hand Picked Hotels are committed to protecting the environment for a sustainable future, and all of our hotels have received the 'Green Tourism' accreditation. A Recognition of our progress in reducing energy use and waste, supporting biodiversity, and sourcing responsibly from local and ethical partners.

Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.