Location: Ardencote Hotel & Spa, Warwickshire
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
Full Time | Permanent
Lead Exceptional Hospitality at One of Warwickshire's Premier Resort Destinations
Ardencote is a luxury four-star hotel, spa, golf and leisure destination set within 83 acres of beautiful Warwickshire countryside. As part of the Hiddenwell collection, we are committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences through exceptional service, quality, and innovation.
We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Head of Food & Beverage to lead and inspire our Food & Beverage operation across multiple outlets, including restaurants, bars, lounges, events and conferencing facilities.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for developing high-performing teams whilst delivering memorable guest experiences.
The Role
Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will take full responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of the Food & Beverage department. You will drive revenue growth, maximise profitability, maintain exceptional service standards, and create a culture of excellence across all outlets.
You will oversee all aspects of the operation, from guest experience and team development to financial performance, compliance and quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading and developing all Food & Beverage teams across restaurants, bars, lounges, events and conferences
- Driving revenue growth and profitability through effective commercial management
- Delivering exceptional guest experiences that exceed expectations
- Managing departmental budgets, labour costs, stock control and purchasing
- Ensuring consistent delivery of brand standards and operating procedures
Estimated Start Date 01 October 2026Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout their employment. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position
Why Join Ardencote?
At Hiddenwell, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating rewarding careers and providing opportunities for growth and development
Benefits Include
- Work in a picturesque estate with a focus on luxury and high standards in hospitality
- Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries at any of our company spas
- Complimentary use of leisure and spa facilities
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program
- 30% discount on overnight stays and spa days
- Discounts on food, drink and retail across our venues
- Pension scheme
- Free Parking
- Refer-a-Friend scheme
- Excellent Induction and training programme
- Perkbox Online benefits and discounts
- On-line Doctor support (appointments/prescriptions)
- A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with loads of development opportunities
Ready to Join Us?
If you are an experienced Food & Beverage leader looking for your next challenge within a thriving luxury hospitality environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the team shaping exceptional guest experiences at Ardencote.