Food and Beverage Team Leader

Thwaites; Kettering; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established hotel is seeking a Food & Beverage Team Leader to enhance guest experiences and lead the F&B operations. The role includes team leadership, training, and ensuring high-quality service in a busy environment. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a passion for the food and drink industry. Various employee perks and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Wagestream - access to wages as you earn

Free gym membership

Discounted spa treatments

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

28 days annual leave

Discounted accommodation, food and drink

Pension and life assurance

Long service awards including free meals and stays

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a busy food operation.
• Supervisory experience is essential.
• Demonstrate high levels of self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Food and Beverage Service Manager with operations.
• Ensure high standards of food and beverage service.
• Train and develop the Food & Beverage team continuously.

Skills

Guest service skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Leadership

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your Food and Beverage career? We are looking for a Food & Beverage Team Leader to join our friendly team at our busy Hotel.

Your day to day;

Responsible for supporting the Food and Beverage Service Manager with the effective operation of the all Food and Beverage aras, including restaurant and bar, conference and events, delivering the highest levels of guest experience.

• Hosting to the highest calibre and ensuring that all team members working in the department maintain a high level of hospitality at all times to all guests
• Ensuring the implementation of high standards of food and beverage service and high levels of product quality throughout the service periods
• Supporting the Food and Beverage Service Manager in managing the Food & Beverage team members and working closely with the kitchen team throughout service
• On-going training and development of the Food & Beverage team, to ensure high levels of service are continuously maintained

Who we are looking for;

You will have a genuine passion for the food and drink industry. This is a team leader role and therefore you will demonstrate high levels of both self-motivation and the ability to motivate, lead and develop a team.

You will have exemplary guest service skills, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well with others to represent the Company and the hotel in a loyal, professional, and knowledgeable manner. You will have a strong work ethic and the ability to multi-task whilst working in a busy and pressurised environment.

Food and Beverage Team Leader is a hands on role, so you will need to be comfortable rolling up your sleeves and getting involved with service

We need someone with previous experience of working within a busy food operation, with supervisory experience

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A fun environment where you will receive training and support to develop and progress
• Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• Tips paid monthly
• Free gym membership and discounted spa treatments
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Discounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the country
• Pension and life assurance
• Long service awards including free meals and free stays with your friends or family