Food And Beverage Manager

Wells Golf Club Ltd; Wells; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious golf club in Wells is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager. This role involves leading the hospitality operations, optimizing service quality and budget, and ensuring compliance with health standards while engaging with club members. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership and customer service skills, with experience in hospitality management. Interested applicants should email the Club Manager detailing their suitability and salary expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Food & Beverage management role, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate staff.
• Ability to develop and maintain high service standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Food & Beverage operations to deliver an excellent member experience.
• Manage the F&B budget and optimize sales opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP policies and Health & Safety standards.
• Coordinate with the Head Chef for food service efficiency.

Skills

Excellent food & beverage service

Budget management

Staff training

Health and Safety knowledge

Customer engagement

Job description

Overview

Wells Golf Club, set in the heart of the Somerset countryside, is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Food & Beverage Manager to lead and develop its hospitality operations. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver an outstanding member and guest experience across the Clubhouse bar, restaurant, and events, while maintaining the high standards and welcoming atmosphere for which the Club is renowned.

About the Club

Wells Golf Club is a Member’s Club, founded in 1893, situated on the outskirts of the historic City of Wells, close to Glastonbury Tor, Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole caves. A beautiful, challenging 18-hole parkland course nestled in the Mendip Hills is renowned as an extremely friendly club. There’s always a warm welcome for visitors, societies, new members and for those who just want to relax and take in the scenery whilst having a drink and something to eat – seven days a week.

The Role

Reporting to: Club Manager

Provide an excellent and varied 4/5* Food & Beverage service to The Club Membership.

• Work extremely closely with the Head Chef to ensure synergy and optimal performances are being achieved by the kitchen team and the food & beverage service team.
• Achieve the F&B Operating Budget through optimizing sales opportunities and controlling department costs.
• Engage with Club Members regarding Food & Beverage issues, events and promotions.
• Handle Member enquiries, suggestions and complaints relating to Food & Beverage at Wells Golf Club while keeping the Club Manager fully informed of all such matters.
• Be responsible for the successful implementation of HACCP policies and procedures.
• Review and implement Health and Safety procedures to ensure staff and Club Members are provided with a safe environment in which to work, eat & drink and socialise.
• Maintain a six-monthly calendar of events for the Food & Beverage department.
• Present to the Club Manager for consideration, Promotions, Events and Incentives for Members involvement.
• Responsible for ensuring that optimum use of all Food & Beverage resources and facilities is being achieved.
• Identify the need for and manage changes that reflect trends in the Food & Beverage industry.
• Assist in developing a yearly Operational and Capital Expenditure budget for the Food & Beverage department.
• Coordinate, support and supervise the staff within the Food & Beverage department.
• Chair weekly meetings with Food & Beverage staff.
• Have responsibility for the individual and team performance and of the Food and Beverage Service team.
• Ensure that effective and efficient staff rosters are being maintained.
• Approve F&B staff holiday requests and ensure optimum cover for all Food & Beverage facilities.
• Ensure all F&B service staff receive regular training to ensure ongoing staff development.
• Conduct annual staff performance appraisals and mid-year performance reviews.
• Evaluate and recommend to the Club Manager new candidates for staff vacancies.
• Liaise with the Cleaner and maintenance team to ensure cleanliness standards across the Food and Beverage department and timely repairs are being maintained.
• Liaise with suppliers of Food & Beverage equipment, food items and beverages.
• With the support of the Club Manager, ensure optimal promotion of all Food and Beverage activities is being maintained.
• Undertake any additional duties as required.

You should apply with a covering letter detailing the reason why you feel you’re suitability for the role, availability and salary expectations.

• Please contact the Club Manager by email; [e-mail] with your application.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time