Food and Beverage Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Food and Beverage Manager to lead their Front of House team. This role is pivotal in developing strategies to enhance sales and oversee the overall operations of food and beverage departments. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in hotel F&B operations, strong networking skills, and the ability to lead by example. Join a vibrant team where your contributions will directly impact guest experiences and foster a positive environment. This position offers growth opportunities within a global hotel group known for its diverse portfolio and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Social Events

Training and Development

Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Career Development and Salary Reviews

Interest-free Season Ticket Loan Scheme

1 Volunteer Day per Year

Complimentary Meals

Length of Service Related Holiday Scheme

My Millennium Discount Perks

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build relationships and communicate clearly.
• Experience in multi-departmental budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Front of House team and manage F&B operations.
• Develop strategies to increase sales and improve guest experience.

Skills

Networking Skills

Budgeting and Forecasting

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Education

Experience in Hotel F&B Operations

Job description

Chelsea Harbour Hotel is looking for a Food and Beverage Manager to lead the Front of House team brigade.

With a passion for service and a real understanding of how to encourage a diverse team to deliver for our guests, you will have a solid background in hotel F&B operations and become an integral part of our senior management team.

The Food and Beverage Manager is responsible for developing and implementing a strategy to fulfil the objective of increased sales and is also responsible for the overall operation of food & beverage and its departments.

Food and Beverage Manager will have:

• Proven ability to build and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders and communicate thoughts, actions, and opportunities clearly with strong networking skills.
• Work closely with the Exec Head Chef on menu development and to ensure food quality and consistency is always where it should be.
• Evaluate changes in guest needs, the guest mix and competitive set, to recommend appropriate product/service and operational changes as necessary.
• Being visible during F&B outlets operating hours and remain engaged towards guests.
• The ability to lead by example and be hands on in your approach.
• Multi departmental budgeting and forecasting experience; a clear understanding of the financial expectations of a successful restaurant and bar business.
• You are all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.

In return we offer:

• Social Events, Wellbeing and Team Activities
• Training and development
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Career development and salary reviews
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• 1 Volunteer Day per year (fully paid and in addition to your annual leave)
• Complimentary meals prepared for you by our chefs
• Length of Service related holiday scheme
• My Millennium discount perks
• Discount on Accommodation worldwide and 50% Food and Beverage Outlets
• Life Assurance
• Recommend a Friend Scheme

About the Group:

Millennium Hotels and Resorts owns and operates a portfolio of over 120 hotels worldwide. Properties under the group are placed into collections: Leng’s Collection, M Social Collection, Millennium Collection, Copthorne Collection and The Biltmore. Each collection has its own distinct personality, character and clearly defined hotel brands within it, as well as real opportunities to develop and gain promotion within the industry.