Food and Beverage Manager - voco Zeal Exeter Science Park

Valor Hospitality Careers UK; Exeter; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Food & Beverage Manager to lead their team at a unique hotel. This role focuses on delivering exceptional dining experiences while championing local produce and sustainability. You will be responsible for managing food and beverage operations, training staff, and ensuring profitability through effective budgeting and cost control. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and career growth, this position offers a vibrant work environment and numerous benefits. If you are passionate about hospitality and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Valor team member rates at UK hotels

Discounted stays for friends and family

50% discount when dining

Free meals while on duty

Access to high-street discounts

Cycle To Work Scheme savings

Generous refer-a-friend bonuses

Wellness activities

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Cash Plan options

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and training skills are essential for this role.
• Understanding of food hygiene and health & safety procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead food & beverage operations ensuring high standards of service.
• Plan budgets and review forecasts for revenue and expenditure.
• Train and develop staff, fostering a culture of improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Service Orientation

Attention to Detail

Education

Food Hygiene Certification

Tools

Budgeting Software

Point of Sale Systems

Job description

voco Zeal Exeter Science Park, £38,000 Per Annum + Service Charge, 40 Hours Per Week

Get paid for doing what you love, get loads of rewards & benefits and learn new skills whilst you earn.

Are you a strong leader with interpersonal and training skills? A good communicator who is service-oriented with an eye for details? A team player and a team motivator?

Join our unique hotel team, where sustainable hospitality and local produce are at the heart of everything we do. As F&B Manager, you will lead with a commitment to excellence, ensuring every guest enjoys an unforgettable dining experience. You'll work closely with local suppliers, championing fresh, regional ingredients and supporting our community.

Your role will also involve training and developing our talented staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and creativity. If you are driven by a love for hospitality, a passion for sustainability, and a desire to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

You will implement and maintain control measures to ensure that food & beverage costs, productivity, labour costs, and operating supply costs for the outlet are in line with budget. You will plan budgets and review forecasts for revenue and expenditure on a monthly basis. You will carry out Duty Management shifts according to business needs, analyze and submit month-end reports, and identify deviations from business plan goals. You will participate in management meetings to review progress towards achievement of business plan goals and develop the annual business plan related to the outlet. You will plan, implement, and measure profit enhancement programs by working with the kitchen and sales department. You will prepare and submit post-mortem promotion reports to the General Manager upon completion of promotions.

A Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for the daily management of the food & beverage outlets, ensuring that the highest standards of food & beverage service are provided to the guests. The Food & Beverage Manager plans, organizes, and directs the overall Food & Beverage operation, administration, marketing, and promotion of the outlet, and is responsible and accountable for its profitability and revenue generation.

You should have a good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety procedures.

Prepare weekly and monthly forecasts for restaurant, bar, and room service. Ensure constant liaison with the Head Chef, Conference & Events Manager, and Operations Manager.

We are open 7 days a week, 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days - this means great flexibility if required. We are busier generally during evenings and weekends but shift patterns and contracted hours can all be discussed at interview.

If you are looking for career training, we offer nationally recognized apprenticeships which sit alongside our detailed brand training.

In addition to competitive rates of pay, we also offer:

• Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just £30 B&B.
• Discounted stays for friends and family.
• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars.
• Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled.
• Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences, and more.
• Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Generous refer-a-friend bonuses, starting at £250.

Caring for your health and wellbeing, both in and outside of work:

• A calendar of wellness activities – from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual #HealthyHabits campaign.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just £5 per month.

Supporting your hospitality career growth:

• Fully funded apprenticeship programmes.
• Internal development programmes, designed to support you as you grow within your role.
• Monthly and annual team member service awards, making sure your achievements are recognised and celebrated.

Fancy joining our team?

Valor Hospitality is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Across the UK, we currently operate 34 hotels across leading brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hotel Indigo, AC by Marriott, and Courtyard by Marriott. We continue to have ambitious development and growth plans too, with three new luxury 5-star hotels planned to open in 2024.