Food and Beverage Manager - Crowne Plaza Leeds - Leeds

Valor Hospitality; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Leeds is seeking a Food and Beverage Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure the highest service standards. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with excellent communication skills, capable of managing budgets and driving profitability. Key responsibilities include planning and implementing profit enhancement programs, analyzing performance, and participating in management meetings. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Wellness activities

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare cash plan

Fully funded apprenticeship programs

Service awards

Flexibility with shifts

Exclusive discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer-a-friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Strong leadership with interpersonal and training skills.
• Good communicator, service-oriented with attention to detail.
• Experience in managing Food and Beverage operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Food and Beverage operations.
• Plan and control budgets and forecasts.
• Carry out Duty Management shifts as needed.
• Prepare monthly forecasts for revenue and expenditure.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Budget planning

Food hygiene knowledge

Job description

Overview

Get paid for doing what you love, with rewards and benefits while you learn new skills. Are you a strong leader with interpersonal and training skills? A good communicator who is service oriented with an eye for detail? A team player and a team motivator? You enjoy implementing and maintaining control measures to ensure that Food and Beverage costs, productivity, labour costs and operating supply costs for the outlet are in line with budget. You are able to plan budgets and review forecast for revenue and expenditure on a monthly basis. You will carry out Duty Management shifts according to business needs. You analyse and submit month-end reports and identify deviations from business plan goals. You participate in management meetings to review progress towards achievement of business plan goals and develop the annual business plan related for the outlet. You plan, implement and measure profit enhancement programs by working with the kitchen and sales department. You prepare and submit a post-mortem promotion report to the General Manager upon completion of promotion. An Food and Beverage Manager is responsible for the daily management of the Food and Beverage outlets, ensuring that the highest standards of Food and Beverage service are provided to the guests. The Food and Beverage Manager plans, organises and directs the overall Food and Beverage operation, Administration, Marketing and Promotion of the outlet, and is responsible and accountable for its profitability and revenue generation. You have a good understanding of food hygiene and Health and Safety procedures. Prepare weekly and monthly forecasts for Restaurant, Bar and Room service. Ensure constant liaison with the Head Chef, Conference and Events Manager and Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Food and Beverage operations and ensure high standards of service and guest satisfaction.
• Plan, monitor and control budgets, forecasts and expenditures for the outlet to meet business goals.
• Carry out Duty Management shifts as required by business needs.
• Analyse month-end performance, submit reports and identify deviations from the business plan.
• Participate in management meetings and contribute to the annual business plan.
• Plan, implement and measure profit enhancement programs with the kitchen and sales departments.
• Prepare and submit post-mortem promotion reports to the General Manager upon completion of promotions.
• Maintain knowledge of food hygiene and Health and Safety procedures.
• Prepare weekly and monthly forecasts for Restaurant, Bar and Room Service; liaise with Head Chef, Conference and Events Manager and Operations Manager.

Benefits

• A calendar of wellness activities, including healthy lunches, wellbeing walks, pay day treats, and the annual #HealthyHabits campaign.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential advice for you and your family.
• Healthcare cash plan options from just 5 per month.
• Fully funded apprenticeship programmes and internal development programmes to support your growth.
• Monthly and annual team member service awards to recognise achievements.
• Open 7 days a week, with a range of shifts and days; flexible patterns discussed at interview.
• Nationally recognized apprenticeships alongside brand training available on our careers pages.
• Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family: Valor team member rates at UK hotels; discounted stays; 50% dining discount; free meals on duty; access to high-street discounts.
• Cycle To Work Scheme offering up to 40% savings on bikes.
• Generous refer-a-friend bonuses starting at 250.