Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

Though a short drive from Glasgow Cameron House feels a million miles away from everyday life. Set in 400 acres of beautiful Scottish countryside its considered one of the countrys finest 5-star luxury resorts. Why Because its home to a world-class spa with rooftop infinity pool 18-hole championship golf course five-star accommodation impressive restaurants a marina and a choice of exhilarating and relaxing outdoor activities.

For meetings and conferences Cameron House provides a truly flexible choice of function spaces in a truly memorable setting while our extensive corporate offering also includes a range of team-building and social activities.

The romantic setting of Loch Lomond also makes Cameron House the perfect place for spectacular weddings. We can tailor bespoke wedding for guests from intimate celebrations and larger events for up to 400 guests or anything in between.

Add all the above together and we have something very special all thats missing could be you.

The role

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Assistant Food & Beverage Director to support the strategic and day-to-day management of our food and beverage operations. This role works closely with the F&B Director to ensure that all restaurants bars lounges and event spaces run seamlessly delivering exceptional guest experiences that reflect our brand standards.

The Assistant F&B Director will act as a key leader in driving service excellence operational efficiency and profitability while inspiring and developing our management team and front-line colleagues.

Reporting to our Director of Food & Beverage you will be responsible for:

• Support the F&B Director in overseeing all outlets ensuring smooth operations and consistent service standards.
• Act as a hands-on leader regularly present on the floor to engage with guests and support the team.
• Assist with setting and implementing operational strategies service standards and SOPs across the department.
• Monitor financial performance (P&L cost control budgets) and identify opportunities to improve revenue and profitability.
• Partner with the culinary team to deliver cohesive food and beverage experiences.
• Support the recruitment onboarding and training of F&B leaders and staff building strong motivated teams.
• Champion guest experience handling feedback with professionalism and ensuring swift resolution of issues.
• Ensure compliance with all licensing health & safety and food hygiene standards.
• Take ownership of specific projects outlets or initiatives as delegated by the F&B Director.
• Step in to act as F&B Director in their absence.

Who were after

• Previous experience in a senior food & beverage management role ideally as an Operations Manager Multi-Outlet Manager or Assistant Director in a luxury or high-end hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership coaching and people management skills.
• Proven ability to deliver exceptional guest service and inspire others to do the same.
• Experience working with LQA or Quality Standard equivelant
• Commercially astute with strong financial awareness and analytical skills.
• Exceptional organisational and time management abilities.
• A natural communicator with confidence in liaising with guests teams and senior leadership.
• Flexible and adaptable to the needs of a fast-paced guest-driven environment.

Be part of something special

Weve been building our culture at Cameron house for over 30 years. Our people tell us its focused fun and positive. A place where everyones contribution is valued. Thats because we all have to rely on each other much like a family to create memorable experiences for our guests whether theyre celebrating lifes big events or looking to relax and enjoy themselves.

Come and join our Clan

We recruit people with widely varying personalities from different walks of life and backgrounds. While we dont have a typical employee there are some specific qualities or traits we look for.

• People who want to achieve great things your interest in us suggests you have the ambition drive and determination to meet challenges head on and to be the best.
• People who are naturally friendly who genuinely care about our guests and the service they receive.
• People who will always go beyond what our guests expect from us to make their stay a special and memorable one.
• People who show the same level of care for their team as our guests Its about supporting each other to be the best we can be and to do the best job we can.
• People who will respect and protect the magical place we work in its up to all of us to look after our environment and never take it for granted.

Whats in it for you

At Cameron House we can offer fully funded work-based training and development. Everything from apprenticeships structured work experience in other businesses and supported scholarships through to graduate programmes specialist craft training and formal qualifications up to HND and Degree level.

We offer a generous range of employee benefits and given what we do and where we are youll have plenty of opportunity to make the most of our own five-star facilities. Heres what to expect:

• Free meals when on duty in our team cafes
• Pension scheme
• Refer-a-friend scheme
• Birthday lunches and long service awards involving recognition with high street shopping vouchers and overnight stays
• Enhanced holidays rising with long service
• Free Leisure Club Membership with friends and family discounts.
• Employee care service offering lifestyle and wellbeing support and counselling via a confidential helpline
• On-site discounts on Cameron House and Cameron Lodges accommodation 30% off food and beverage golf membership spa treatments Celtic Warrior cruises outdoor activities and retail products
• Supplier and local business discounts from cinema tickets car hire and airport parking to mobile phones leisure activities and high street retailers
• Free parking

And while Cameron House itself offers a huge range of activities across 400 acres of Scottish countryside theres also the wider Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park on your doorstep just waiting to be explored in your free time.