Assistant Food

3 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Holiday Inn Full time

Job Ref: HOL1189

Branch: Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre

Location: Holiday Inn Manchester City , Manchester

Salary/Benefits: £29,000 p/a + grats

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 40

Posted date: 24/11/2025

Closing date: 26/01/2026

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and hands-on Assistant Food Beverage Manager to support the day-to-day operation of our vibrant restaurant and bar at the Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre. Focused on casual dining, our venue offers a welcoming space for guests to relax, connect, and enjoy great food and drink in the heart of the city.

You will assist in leading a dynamic team, ensuring smooth service delivery across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and events, while upholding our brand's high standards and laid-back hospitality ethos.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Assisting in the delivery of friendly, efficient, and consistent food beverage service across the restaurant and bars.
  • Ensuring guest safety and satisfaction by maintaining rigorous hygiene and cleanliness standards.
  • Supervising daily operations, including breakfast service and evening trade, helping the team anticipate guest needs and exceed expectations.
  • Leading by example, supporting team training, and creating a motivating environment where staff feel valued and empowered.
  • Building relationships with guests and encouraging repeat visits by delivering a warm, personalised experience.
  • Collaborating with the Food Beverage Manager and Hotel Leadership Team to introduce new ideas and drive operational improvements.
  • Managing stock levels, helping to control costs, and contributing to the effective delivery of departmental PL targets.
What We're Looking For
  • Experience as an Assistant Food Beverage Manager, or a strong background in food beverage supervision, ideally in a casual dining or hotel setting.
  • A passion for hospitality and an interest in creating great guest experiences.
  • Strong people skills and a positive, approachable manner.
  • A supportive leadership style, with experience in coaching and motivating front-of-house teams.
  • Tech-savvy and confident using modern hospitality systems to support service efficiency.
  • Detail-orientated and organised, even in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment.
  • Flexible, proactive, and calm under pressure – with a good sense of fun and team spirit.
Perks Benefits
  • Discounts across retail, restaurants, and entertainment.
  • Access to the Cycle-To-Work Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
  • Onsite gym access to help you stay active.
  • Employee rate travel across our international brand family – with destinations across the globe.
  • Complimentary meals while on shift.
  • Career progression opportunities throughout the UK and internationally.
  • Uniform provided for your convenience.

The Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre is a 4 star 298 bedroomed Hotel located in the City Centre, less than a 5 minute walk from Piccadilly Railway Station, with 12 event rooms that cater up to 150 people, along with two canal side terraces for outside events.



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