Assistant Food Beverage Manager

Longleat Hotel Group; Warminster; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading hospitality destination as an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager. This role offers the chance to enhance guest experiences while overseeing the daily operations of various outlets. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards, managing a dedicated team, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. With a permanent contract and a range of attractive benefits, this position is perfect for those passionate about hospitality and guest service. Embrace the opportunity to create unforgettable memories for guests at a renowned attraction, where every day brings new challenges and rewards.

Benefits

29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Unlimited free entry to Longleat

Complimentary tickets to Longleat and Cheddar Gorge

50% off Longleat Membership for Friends and Family

Discounts on food and beverages

Discounts off VIP Experiences and Accommodation

Employee Assistant Programme

Company pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Flexible working schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Strong guest care and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of food & beverage outlets.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
• Line manage the Front of House service team.

Skills

Guest Care Skills

People Management

Hospitality Experience

Job description

We’re looking for an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to join our Food & Beverage Management team, to continue to provide a great guest experience and support the daily operations of our various outlets.

What will this role entail?

This is a hands-on role, responsible for all aspects of the day to day running of front of house food & beverage services throughout a number of outlets across the business.

You’ll ensure that an outstanding customer experience is provided for all our guests, maintaining high standards, and optimizing opportunities to generate income.

Key duties will include:

• Ensuring the smooth running of the daily operation of our F&B outlets.
• Ensuring all units are opened, operated and closed to department standards.
• Supporting the delivery of staffing plans and schedules and focusing on key efficiencies.

• Ensuring compliance with all H&S and other legal requirements.
• You’ll be line managing the Front of House service team, including recruiting, coaching and mentoring.
• Providing excellent guest service and resolving any escalated issues.

What will I need to be considered for this vacancy?

• Proven experience working in a fast paced hospitality environment.
• Great guest care skills
• People management experience.

What will I receive in return?

We offer a range of attractive benefits that include:

• 29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Unlimited free entry to Longleat for our employees
• Complimentary tickets to Longleat and Cheddar Gorge and Caves, 18 per annum pro rata
• 50% off Longleat Membership for Friends and Family
• Discounts on food and beverages and retail merchandise
• Discounts off VIP Experiences and Accommodation
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Range of flexible working schemes

A little about us

At Longleat we offer a day out like no other, our guests are invited to step into Longleat House where they will find the finest example of Elizabethan Architecture. They are also immersed into the wild side, where they can visit over 120 species of animals by car, foot, train, bus, and boat.

With a core business of around 1 million guests every year, we are passionate about providing unforgettable experiences that bring family and friends together to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Our Food & Beverage outlets include our flagship restaurant The Chameleon Tree, which has capacity for over 400 diners, as well as our Coffee House which serves barista style coffees. We also have our Pizza Piazza restaurant, our newly opened Cellar Café located inside Longleat house, and several other outlets which also include our Watering Hole, overlooking the Safari!

Your contract

This is a permanent contract, working 40 hours per week. Working hours will vary over a 7 day rota basis, including weekends, evenings and bank holidays as required. The earliest start time is 8am, and the latest finish time is 8pm, varying in accordance with opening times.

The salary is circa £28,000.