Food and Beverage Team Leader

Solent Hotel & Spa; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream wage access

Tips paid monthly

Free gym membership

Discounted spa treatments

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

28 days annual leave (rising to 33)

Discounted accommodation, food & drink

Pension and life assurance

Long service awards including free and

Job summary

Solent Hotel & Spa in Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire, is seeking a proactive Food & Beverage Team Leader to support the Service Manager across restaurant, bar, and events. You will lead a team, uphold top hospitality standards, and work closely with the kitchen to ensure seamless service.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a busy hotel environment. You will bring a genuine passion for food and beverage, exemplary guest service skills, and the ability to motivate and develop staff.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a genuine passion for food and beverage/hospitality.
• Exemplary guest service skills and strong interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to motivate and develop a team in a busy environment.
• Hands-on leadership during service, rolling up sleeves when required.

Responsibilities

• Support the F&B Service Manager with efficient operation of all F&B areas.
• Maintain high standards of food and beverage service and product quality.
• Lead and develop the F&B team in collaboration with the kitchen during service.
• Provide ongoing training to ensure consistent high service levels.

Skills

Team leadership

Hospitality

Guest service

Multi-tasking

Job description

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

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

Solent Hotel & Spa, Rookery Avenue, Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 7AJ, A four star hotel featuring an award winning spa, rosette restaurant, business facilities and comfy bedrooms, Solent Hotel & Spa is perfectly located between Portsmouth and Southampton. With so much to offer to guests no two days are the same, whether hosting weddings, wine tastings or simply weekends away, a dedicated team are on hand to make sure everyone that visits the Solent wants to return. Owned by Daniel Thwaites, Solent Hotel & Spa is perfect for someone looking for a supportive work environment in a busy hospitality venue, on the edge of the Solent.

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
• Stream - 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