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  1. Full-Time
  2. Permanent
  3. NOVOTEL
  4. Food & Beverage

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Novotel Edinburgh Centre, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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REF102879U

Food & Beverage Manager

Region

Europe and North Africa


Company Description

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!

As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.​

By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.​

Hospitality is a work of heart,
Join us and become a Heartist®.


Job Description

Are you a passionate foodie who is not afraid of thinking outside the box? Then, we have the job for you! As a Food & Beverage Manager, you will strategically lead the team to take guest satisfaction to the next level.

Your main duties as F&B Manager will include:

- Coordinating the team to ensure that F&B operation is at an optimal level in key areas including service, revenue generation and cost management

- Creating a culture which is service focused, positive and driven to succeed, open to change and creative in approach

- Providing a high quality service throughout the guests‘ stay, ensuring that all requests are carried out in a timely and efficient manner

- Fostering the talent within the department to ensure that the team is effective in their current roles and developed to the next level.

- Liaising with kitchen team to ensure smooth operation between kitchen and service

- Ensuring constant liaison with the Conference department

- Preparing weekly and monthly forecasts for restaurant, bar and room service

- Create a team that works together with trust and takes responsibility to meet the goals of the department / hotel


Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

- Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team while maintaining high performance standards.

- Strong focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences and handling complaints professionally.

- Skills in budgeting, cost control, stock management, and driving revenue.

- Clear and effective communication with staff, guests, and suppliers.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities, oversee operations, and ensure smooth day-to-day service.

- Previous experience in similar field

- Right to work in the UK without restrictions is a must


Additional Information

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.:

  • Bonus - Annual Short Term Incentive Scheme (up to 10% of annual salary)
  • Enhanced Pension Scheme
  • 28 days holidays per year (up to 33 with length of service)
  • Free night stays in our UK hotels
  • Discounted hotel rates all over the world in Accor Hotels
  • 30% Food & Beverage discount in Accor Hotels
  • Employee Assistance Program: support your wellbeing in your professional and personal lives
  • Complimentary meals on duty
  • Grow your skills and learn more through our Apprenticeship
  • Continuously learn and develop yourself with our Accor Academy
  • And many more benefits and perks : Our objective is simple: make you grow and give you the spark to unleash your personality (all benefits subject to availability and T&Cs)

Start date: June/July 2026

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.

LET YOUR PASSION SHINE

We foster our creativity, our excellence and progressiveness. We interconnect with each other and our environment, to create a new kind of quiet luxury. With us, you can take pride in being part of a wider global team leading the way in local sustainability initiatives. Working together with our communities, we will empower you to make your own meaningful impact.

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Let your passion shine

We take pride in promoting heartfelt hospitality with a French Zest, valuing passion, excellence and emotional intelligence. We pioneer a committed and sustainable approach to luxury, encouraging openness and inclusivity. We value new encounters with colleagues and guests from all horizons with a goal of creating a distinctive culture together.

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