Food and Beverage Manager

Warner Hotels; Deighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company is looking for a Food and Beverage Manager to lead their team and ensure the smooth running of the venue. The role emphasizes customer focus, effective leadership, and the ability to motivate a large team. Ideal candidates will possess experience in a customer-facing environment and demonstrate strong communication and decision-making skills. This position offers various benefits including discounts, potential live-in options, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

20% discount for staff, family & friends

Potential live-in available

Free use of gym and leisure facilities

60% discounted food onsite

Access to discounts with national brands

Use of corporate box at O2 for events

Qualifications

• Experience leading a large team in a customer facing environment.
• Ability to manage costs in line with budgets.
• Create an environment supportive of team growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the Food and Beverage venue.
• Drive service standards both front and back of house.
• Motivate and engage the team effectively during high demand.

Skills

Leadership in service standards

Customer focus

Team management

Decision making

Coaching and feedback

Education

Experience in customer-facing environment

Budget management

Communication skills

Job description

Working closely with the Head of Hospitality, other Food and Beverage Managers and Food and Beverage Team Leaders you will ensure the smooth running of your venue within the hotel.

Key Responsibilities

• An inspirational leader who drives service standards both front and back of house.
• A people focused leader who puts the guest journey at the heart of everything they do.
• An individual with the ability to effectively lead, motivate and engage your leaders and team, even in times of high demand.
• A willingness to challenge if standards aren't meeting required levels.
• Someone who can make decisions confidently.
• A passionate leader to coach and give feedback across the Food and Beverage department to improve performance.

Required Skills

• Experience of leading a large team in a customer facing environment
• The ability to manage costs in line with budgets
• Have the ability to create an environment where the team are able to grow and develop
• Effective communicator with the ability to clearly articulate ideas
• A fantastic opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development (Degrees and Apprenticeship level)

Benefits

• 20% discount for you, family & friends across our Bourne Leisure brands Warner Hotels and Haven Holidays (including further discounted breaks within Warner for you, your family, and friends to use)
• Potential live in available
• Free use of gym and leisure facilities
• Free or 60% discounted food onsite
• Access to fantastic discounts and offers with many national brands and retailers
• Access to use the company's corporate box at the O2 for Music, Comedy, Sport, and Entertainment events