Food and Beverage Team Leader

VERA Security, Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Cambridge seeks a Food and Beverage Team Leader to oversee restaurant operations and provide exceptional service. The role requires supervisory experience and strong communication skills, with an emphasis on fostering relationships with guests. The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and the confidence to manage shifts independently. Competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for career growth, are offered in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefit package including pension

Flexible rota

Discount Card for Accor Hotels

Complimentary stays in UK hotels

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Warm, friendly personality and passion for hospitality.
• Confidence to manage shifts and work independently.
• Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Chill#02 Restaurant and Bar, driving revenue.
• Build strong relationships with guests.
• Ensure smooth operations and great service.

Skills

Supervisory experience in hospitality

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Friendliness and hospitality passion

Job description

Our mission atIbis Cambridge Central Stationis to create memorable moments for our guests, by connecting hearts from arrival to farewell. If you have a passion for hospitality and love making people feel welcome, we want YOU to be part of our Team!

Job Description

As our nextFood and Beverage Team Leader, you will:

• Oversee Chill#02 Restaurant and Bar, driving revenue and ensuring great service and profitability.
• Build strong relationships with guests to make them feel welcome and encourage loyalty.
• Manage stock, ensuring smooth organisation of supplies and identifying any needs.
• Follow company standards and procedures to maintain high quality.
• Keep the team informed about priorities to provide personalised service.
• Support and guide the Food and Beverage team to help them reach their potential.
• Ensure smooth operations by being hands‑on and available.
• Make sure guests have a positive experience with friendly, attentive service.
• Build great relationships with guests and other departments.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• A warm, friendly personality and a passion for hospitality.
• Supervisory or team leader experience in hospitality.
• Confidence to manage shifts and work independently.
• Strong communication skills and a natural problem‑solver.
• Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends.
• A calm, organised approach under pressure.
• Excellent communication with both guests and the team.

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including pension, additional holidays with service, a “Recommend a Friend” program and Employee Advisory Service.
• Flexible rota.
• Discount Card for Accor Hotels Worldwide.
• Complimentary stays in UK hotels (Free Bonus Breaks Vouchers, subject to availability and T&C).
• Opportunities for career growth and international development.
• A one‑night stay experience to help you understand guest needs.
• A supportive work environment with an engaging team culture.

A little more information:

Interviews for this role will begin on February 1st, with the aim of having a start date by the end of February or early March.

To help you navigate your role, and support your success you will be trained in all front of house related functions and the safety of the property and people.

By joining us as a Food and Beverage Team Leader, you will become part of a friendly team of40 talents.

To ensure you can best welcome and care for our guests you will need to be fluent in English.

Understanding things from our guest’s perspective is key, so while you are settling into your new role we will arrange a one‑night stay for you to experience this first hand.

Ready to discover more? Get in touch with us. We would love to hear from you.

One more thing…

By working at theIbis Cambridge Central Station,you will be part of the Accor network, worldwide hospitality leader. With us, you can be all you are, work with purpose, grow, learn, enjoy and explore Accor’s limitless opportunities. Discover our Talent stories at heart‑of‑hospitality.com or on Instagram @heart.of.hospitality

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent, creating an environment where everyone feels they belong.