Breakfast Manager

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Welcome to The Municipal Hotel, Liverpool’s first and only 5‑star hotel. Here elegance meets comfort in the heart of the city, offering a unique blend of classic sophistication and modern amenities, creating a refined and welcoming atmosphere for every guest. Whether you’re here for a relaxing getaway, a memorable dining experience, or a special event, our dedicated team ensures a seamless and luxurious stay.

With world‑class dining in our AA Rosette Restaurant, rejuvenating spa treatments and a focus on exceptional service, The Municipal Hotel is more than just a place to stay—it’s an experience designed to inspire and delight.

At RBH we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality! We are passionate about the industry and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey.

• With a warm smile, greet your team and then any early risers within the hotel, creating a positive start to their day from the moment they enter the breakfast area. You will be the opening manager overseeing the breakfast and lunchtime operations from 6am‑2.30pm, five days over seven (weekends and weekday shifts).
• Review and monitor hotel occupancy daily, analysing reports, anticipating the potential for fluctuations in breakfast covers and adjusting staffing requirements. Reassess priorities throughout the shift and work alongside the team to ensure consistency in service delivery and 5
  * standards.
• Oversee the set‑up and continued standard of presentation within the dining area. Ensure continuity of mise en place, breakfast buffet and dining/bar area to ensure a fresh, inviting presentation and seamless guest experience.
• Oversee the set‑up and operation of events ensuring that the team are fully briefed on event function sheets and that guest expectations are met. Continue with overseeing event operations to the point of management handover.
• To excel in and to deliver service standards to 5
  * luxury hospitality level. Oversee service standards of your team and provide team development opportunities.
• Assist the team during breakfast/lunch/events whilst maintaining an overview of the entire food and beverage operation until handover period.
• Deliver on the completion of all training requirements and identify and proactively plan and execute training opportunities. Ranging from compliance to service standards.
• Have a strong understanding of cash control, stock control, POS systems and maintain SOPs.
• Support the HR function and HR systems inclusive of scheduling systems, staff management and compliance of policies and procedures. Familiarity with recruitment systems and recruitment practices/interviewing skills would be advantageous.
• Maintain health & safety and food hygiene standards including cleanliness in all breakfast areas, from the buffet to guest tables.
• Oversee and assist in the kitchen prep and basic food handling tasks, ensuring the kitchen team has everything ready for a smooth breakfast service.
• Be available for guest questions and team queries, offering your expertise, applying best practice and offering local knowledge and recommendations to help guests make the most of their day.

• Experience in hospitality management, particularly in managing a busy team, busy service and high volume of F&B covers whilst maintaining a high service level.
• Be highly communicative and transparent with all management and senior management.
• Adopt a friendly, approachable and positive attitude with a passion for making mornings special for guests and motivating your team to deliver excellence as a standard.
• Great attention to detail to keep areas looking fresh, organised, and appetising while proactively managing the activities of your team.
• Strong time‑management and people‑management skills.
• A team‑oriented mindset, ready to work closely with the kitchen and front‑of‑house teams to deliver a smooth…