Food and Beverage Team Leader (Maternity Cover Nine Months from 1st June)

Aimbridge; East Midlands, Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aimbridge is seeking a Full-Time F&B Team Leader at Novotel Leicester to cover maternity leave. The role involves overseeing F&B operations, ensuring exceptional service, and maintaining industry standards. Join a diverse team with great benefits and career opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and leadership development opportunities

Hotel discounts and up to 50% off on food, beverage, and spa

Wagestream access for financial wellbeing

24/7 employee assistance programme

Flexible working arrangements

Minimum of 28 days' holiday

Staff meals on duty

Free staff parking

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering first-class service in a food and beverage environment.
• Understanding of industry standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of F&B operations and support the Food and Beverage Manager.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and enforce health and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Flexibility

Job description

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott, and more. Our diverse team and locations, combined with a 'people first' approach, make the Aimbridge experience unique.

Novotel Leicester is seeking a Full-Time F&B Team Leader to cover maternity leave for nine months starting 1st June 2025, at the Nine-B Restaurant.

What is in it for you?

Joining the Aimbridge team offers industry-leading benefits, including:

• Comprehensive training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts across our portfolio – staff rates and up to 50% off on food, beverage, and spa
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your earnings as you earn them and set up automatic savings for financial wellbeing
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Minimum of 28 days' holiday
• Staff meals on duty
• Starting salary above the national minimum wage
• Opportunities for career and lifestyle breaks to accommodate key life events
• Free staff parking

A day in the life of…

As a Hotel Food and Beverage Team Leader, you will oversee all aspects of F&B operations, support the Food and Beverage Manager, ensure exceptional customer service, and enforce health and safety standards. This role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, along with a strong knowledge of food and beverage standards and best practices. You will always work with Aimbridge’s four pillars—People, Product, Guest, and Performance—in mind.

What do we need from you?

• Experience in delivering first-class service in a food and beverage environment
• A thorough understanding of industry standards and best practices
• An inspirational, people-oriented attitude with excellent communication and organisational skills
• A commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience in line with our brand standards
• Flexibility

At Aimbridge, we recognize that people are the heart of our business. As a global leader, we are committed to representing our diverse community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’.

So, click apply today! We’d love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.