Food and Beverage Manager

JW Lees; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

JW Lees, a nearly 200-year-old family-owned brewery, is seeking a Food and Beverage Manager to enhance their management team. The role involves leading a team to deliver exceptional service, managing events, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should have prior leadership experience in hospitality with a focus on event planning.

Benefits

Annual profit share

30% discount on food and drink

50% off food when on shift

Discounted stays in hotels and inns

Wellbeing support with Employee Assistant Programme

Opportunities to grow in role

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience within hospitality or retail.
• Experience in conference and events operations.
• Strong attention to detail and creative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the food and beverage team.
• Ensure smooth operations during events.
• Oversee scheduling and performance of team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Event Planning

Job description

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We are looking for a Food and Beverage Manager to join our talented management team.

What we offer our Food and Beverage Managers:

• Annual profit share, ensuring you share in the success of the company
• 30% discount on food and drink across our pubs and inns for you and friends and family
• 50% off food when on shift
• Discounted stays in our hotels and inns
• Wellbeing support with our Employee Assistant Programme
• Great opportunities to grow in your role and progress your career
• Access to JW BenefitHub, giving you access to a huge range of high street and online discounts

What a Food and Beverage Manager does at JW Lees:

• Get the best from your team. Leading by example, offering great service anddelivering on the departmental standard during
  hotel events.
• Be an expert in communication and be passionate about making every customer visit memorable.
• You will be a key support for the General Manager, taking the helm when they are not around and taking the lead on some areas of the business.
• Ensure a consistent and visible presence throughout events, offering support and approachability to both guests and Team Members.
• Oversee the scheduling, supervision, and performance of the food and beverage team to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Take full ownership of event execution, ensuring that all service standards are consistently met and exceeded.

Requirements:

• You will have previous leadership experience within hospitality or retail and be keen to learn and grow in your role.
• A keen eye for detail with a creative and solution-focused approach to event planning and execution.
• Proven experience in conference and events operations, ideally within a hospitality or hotel environment.
• Demonstrated success in delivering a variety of events, including: weddings, corporate functions, and social gatherings.

About JW Lees:

Proudly family owned and nearly 200 years old, JW Lees are the original modern, traditional brewer. With 150 pubs, inns and hotels across the North West and North Wales, we are passionate about great beer, fantastic food and memorable experiences.

We put people at the heart of our business, always doing the right thing and always sticking together. Our six values are at the heart ofeverything we do:

Proud - Savvy - Honest - Passionate - Personal - Together