Food & Beverage Manager
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Copthorne Tara Hotel Kensington is seeking a high-impact, experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead and transform our entire F&B operation.
This is not a "steady-state" role - it's a rare opportunity to rebuild, shape, and elevate a multi-outlet and Meetings & Events operation, creating a culture of performance, accountability, and service excellence.
You will take full ownership of restaurants, bars, in-room dining, executive lounge, and Meetings & Events, driving both operational standards and commercial performance across the department.
We are looking for a hands-on leader who thrives in pace, complexity, and change - someone who can: Reset standards and build a high-performing team
Drive revenue across outlets and M&E
Create a culture of accountability, energy, and guest obsession
Leave a lasting operational and commercial legacy
Requirements
Key Responsibilities Lead the full Food & Beverage operation, including outlets and Meetings & Events
Oversee the execution of conferences, banqueting, and private events to the highest standard
Drive profitability, cost control, and revenue growth across all F&B streams
Identify and maximise upselling and cross-selling opportunities
Build, train, and develop a high-performing F&B team
Ensure consistent service excellence across all guest touchpoints
Work closely with Sales, Revenue, and Kitchen teams to deliver seamless operations
Implement and maintain robust SOPs, training frameworks, and service standards
Take a visible, hands-on approach to leadership across all outlets
Monitor performance through audits, guest feedback, and financial KPIs
What We're Looking For Proven experience as an F&B Manager or Senior F&B Leader in a hotel or high-volume hospitality environment
Strong background across both outlets and Meetings & Events operations
Commercially driven, with a clear track record of improving performance
Confident leading large, diverse teams and driving accountability
Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple revenue streams simultaneously
Strong presence on the floor - visible, hands-on, and guest-focused
Passion for training, coaching, and building future leaders
Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable leading change
Benefits
What We Offer Career-defining opportunity to build and shape a department
Clear progression within an international hotel group
Training, development, and apprenticeship opportunities
Social events, wellbeing initiatives, and team activities
Meals on duty
Free laundry and dry cleaning
Employee discounts on accommodation and F&B
Interest-free season ticket loan
Life assurance
Recommend a Friend Scheme
Length of service-related benefits and holiday increases
About the Hotel
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington is a busy 4-star hotel in the heart of Kensington, just moments from High Street Kensington station.
With multiple dining outlets and a strong Meetings & Events offering, the hotel presents a complex, high-volume operation with significant growth potential.
About the Group
Millennium Hotels and Resorts operates over 120 hotels worldwide, including 21 across Europe.
Our portfolio includes: Leng's Collection
M Social Collection
Millennium Collection
Copthorne Collection
The Biltmore Mayfair
Equality & Right to Work
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Right-to-work checks will be conducted in line with UK legislation.
Apply Now
If you are ready to take ownership, drive change, and build something meaningful - we want to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of shaping the future of F&B at Copthorne Tara Hotel Kensington.
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