Deputy Food & Beverage Manager

Benton Hall Golf & Country Club; Witham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Uniform provided (role dependent)

Job summary

The Club Company is seeking a dedicated and proactive Deputy Food & Beverage Manager to support the management of dining operations at Benton Hall Golf & Country Club, delivering exceptional service and memorable experiences for members and guests.

You will oversee multiple dining areas, working with the Food & Beverage Manager to maintain high standards, drive revenue, control costs, recruit and develop the team, and ensure premium hospitality excellence in a sought-after UK club environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Food & Beverage management.
• Budgeting, cost control, and sales analysis.
• People management, recruitment, training and performance.
• Ability to exemplify exceptional service standards and exceed guest expectations.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in inventory management and supplier relations advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple dining areas and support the Food & Beverage Manager to maintain high service standards.
• Drive commercial performance, control costs and optimise revenue.
• Assist with inventory management, supplier relationships and facility upkeep.
• Monitor rotas and payroll and support team development in collaboration with senior management.

Skills

Experience in F&B management

Budgeting and cost control

People management

Guest service excellence

Strong communication

Inventory & supplier relations

Job description

About Us

The Club Company is a premium collection of golf and country clubs across the UK. We blend golf, fitness, and wellness to offer a complete lifestyle. Our clubs feature championship standard golf courses, fitness facilities, swimming pools, tennis courts, bars, eateries and accommodation. Our locations are what set us apart; beautiful grounds, picturesque views, and space to create that feel-good environment.

Our mission is to be the premier collection of golf and country clubs in the UK, offering members a feel-good experience through health and wellness, golf and more. To us, nothing beats spending time at one of our clubs. We’re hugely proud of our facilities and the experience on offer and continuously strive to maintain the highest levels of service and standards.

We create a feel-good experience through our CARE values

Caring, we are hosts with heart, helpful and respectful to customers - putting people first.

Ambitious, we are enterprising, fearless to reach the result and innovating - never giving up.

Respectful, we are considerate, establishing the needs of others, working efficiently and caring about high standards - with great attention to detail.

Energised, we are smile seekers, setting a positive tone and enjoying what we do! Happy to be at work and enthusiastic within a feel good environment.

Benefits

• Complimentary access to our health club, group exercise classes, and discounted golf facilities.
• Bonus holiday days to reward long tenure - because we truly value commitment.
• Wedding Day off (conditions apply).
• Birthday Day off (conditions apply).
• A paid Volunteer Day to support causes you're passionate about (available after one year’s service).
• 70% off meals while on duty and 25% off when off-duty.
• 25% off retail.
• 25% off spa treatments (if booked and taken on the day).
• Discounted membership for a friend or family member, so your loved ones can enjoy the benefits too (available after probation and on a minimum 16 hours per week contract).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering support for any challenges you may face.
• Personal development programs to support growth and for the considerable opportunities in our expanding group.
• Take advantage of our Cycle to Work scheme for a greener commute.
• Exclusive competition opportunities for team members with a golf handicap.
• STREAM, offering financial flexibility.
• Free parking.
• Uniform provided (role dependent).

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Deputy Food & Beverage Manager to support the management of our food and beverage operations. You’ll help lead a dedicated team to deliver exceptional service and memorable experiences.

As Deputy Food & Beverage Manager, you'll oversee multiple dining areas, working closely with the Food & Beverage Manager, to maintain and exceed high service standards. You’ll oversee the entire spectrum of the food and beverage operations and assist in driving commercial performance, control costs, recruitment and optimise revenue - whilst ensuring our members and guests receive high quality dining experiences.

Your role includes supporting the management of inventory, supplier relationships and facility upkeep. Additionally, you'll assist with monitoring rotas and payroll and support team development with continuous collaboration with senior management.

Experience & Skills Required

• Experience in Food & Beverage management desired
• Financial skills in budgeting, cost control, and sales analysis desired
• Excellent people management or supervisory skills, with a focus on recruitment, training, and performance
• Ability to exemplify exceptional service standards and exceed guest expectations
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in inventory management and supplier relations an advantage

Schedule

• We operate a 7-days a week business, between 0600 to 2300
• Shift patterns will vary as per business requirements and encompass all opening hours - weekends and bank holidays
• Evening availability for functions (until 0200)

Embracing You

We embrace diversity and equality, we are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. Everyone is welcome, as an inclusive workplace, our team are comfortable bringing their authentic whole selves to work.

Be yourself - we like it that way!