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About the Role

The Sen Mgr. Restaurants & Bars develops and facilitates R&B program development in food service design, food & beverage service, training, and operations. This role assists in project management for F&B development projects and directs restaurant & bar operations to improve guest satisfaction and maximize financial performance.

Responsibilities

Supports the design of single brand and/or multi-brand global restaurant & bar programs.
Aids in the development, preparation, and deployment of program or product launch materials.
Manages or assists with all restaurant & bar programs and product sustainment activities.
Supports design of brand or multi-brand food & beverage programs/products in partnership with Brand Operations leaders and Global Restaurant and Bars leader.
Actively engages industry and internal resources to support the development of leading concepts and programs.
Tracks progress of work and provides updates to stakeholders on design and development activities.
Conducts research and analysis pertinent to project development.
Assists in identifying industry trends, competitive situations, and opportunities relevant to the restaurant and bar business.
Assists other F&B Team members on brand, department, and continent-driven projects.
Develops professional relationships in Industry Organizations and with suppliers.
Creates and contributes to concept documents, mood boards, and other materials using word processing, InDesign, iBooks, Excel, Photoshop, or other presentation software.
Identifies market trends by reviewing sales modes and statistics, utilizing Micros and Cost Control Centers.
Liaises with suppliers when considering restaurant & bar project developments.
Works closely with the Dir of Restaurants & bars EMEA and Operations Leadership Team to enhance seamless deployment and activation of concepts and brand-defining programs.
Assists in the development, preparation, and deployment of global food & beverage programming and training programs.
Evaluates and identifies trends in onboarding systems such as Lobster Ink.
Participates and assists in training module development, presentations, and demonstrations related to global food & beverage programs.
Supports the Dir of Restaurants & bars EMEA with the development, documentation, deployment, and assessment of Brand specific promotions.
Identifies opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of business processes.
Works with Brands and Brand liaisons to understand market feedback and make needed changes to MGS (Marriott Global Source).
Maintains and regularly updates MGS with new programs SOPs, launch materials, and other information.
Answers questions for internal and continent stakeholders regarding programs’ standards.
Works with food & beverage marketing companies on new products and updates standards.
Works with food & beverage marketing companies, distributors, and continents to resolve compliance opportunities.
Balances innovation and creativity with business goals.
Manages and assists with outlets’ success metrics and tracks progress on multiple projects, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
Assists concept team on the development of new Food & beverage components.
Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders.
Communicates concepts in a clear and persuasive manner.
Demonstrates an understanding of business priorities.
Supports achievement of performance goals, budget goals, and team goals.
Provides technical expertise and technical leadership within own and other teams.
Provides recommendations to improve the effectiveness of processes and programs.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of function-specific procedures.
Applies knowledge/judgment to achieve business goals.
Foresees, identifies, and resolves problems.
Keeps up-to-date technically and applies new knowledge to job.
Performs other reasonable duties as required for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major.
Minimum 8 years of experience in Food & beverage and/or restaurant service industry.
Ideally minimum 2-3 years working at senior leadership experience in a standalone/innovative concept food & beverage outlet/environment.
Extensive understanding of cocktails, mixology skills, wine & grape, liquor and non-alcoholic food & beverages including Coffee concepts.
Must have knowledge of product branding as per hotel brand guidelines and concepts.
Merchandising of products essential in an outlet Food & beverage brand environment.
Excellent communication skills, project management and ability to work on numerous projects simultaneously.
Ability to be on the floor at key outlets/events as required, being present in the operations at key peak hours for food & beverage teams.
Expertise in variety of food & beverages (i.e., beer, wines, cocktails, non-alcoholic food & beverages).
Experience implementing restaurant and bar related projects.
Bar and retail merchandising experience.
Advanced experience using programs and software such as Microsoft Office, InDesign, iBooks, Adobe Photoshop and/or other presentation software.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.

Skills

Food service design
Food & beverage service
Training
Operations management
Project management
Cocktails
Mixology
Wine knowledge
Liquor knowledge
Non-alcoholic beverage knowledge
Coffee concepts
Product branding
Merchandising
Microsoft Office
InDesign
iBooks
Adobe Photoshop
Presentation software
Industry trends analysis
Supplier relationship management
Concept development
Market trend identification
Sales analysis
Micros
Cost Control Centers
Online purchasing systems
Brand initiatives coordination
Vendor management
Adaptability
Communication
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Professional Demeanor
Building and Contributing to Teams
Driving for Results
Planning and Organizing
Coworker Relationships
Customer Relationships
Global Mindset
Organizational Capability
Talent Management
Applied Learning
Business Acumen
Technical Acumen
Food and Food & beverage Marketing
Food and Food & beverage Inventory
Food and Food & beverage Sanitation
Design techniques
Design tools
Design principles
Vendor/Partner Management
Project Change Management
Creative Expression
Basic Computer Skills
Mathematical Reasoning
Oral Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Writing

Location

United Kingdom

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum 8 years of experience in Food & beverage and/or restaurant service industry
Minimum 2-3 years of senior leadership experience in a standalone/innovative concept food & beverage outlet/environment

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major

About the Company

Marriott International has been recognized as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For™ in 2026 by Great Place to Work®.
This is a reflection of our people-first culture, commitment to wellbeing, and collaborative workplace.
Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed.

Equal Opportunity

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity.
We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.
Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.
We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.