Food & Beverage Manager

Legends/ASM Global Europe; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the entertainment sector is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager for their new venue in Derby. The role involves managing food and beverage operations, ensuring high service standards, and contributing to financial targets. The ideal candidate will have relevant food safety certifications and experience in a high-volume environment, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Discounted tickets

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance policy

% Pension contribution

Healthshield support

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior role in a high-volume, customer-focused venue.
• Knowledge of budgeting, stock, and margin control.
• Effective communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high-quality food and beverage products and services.
• Manage all administrative duties, including income reconciliation and stock management.
• Oversee scheduling and efficient use of staff for events.

Skills

Communication

Customer Care

Budget Management

Stock Control

Education

Level 3 Award in Food Safety for Catering

Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness and Control in Catering

Level 2 Award in HACCP for Catering

Personal Licence

IOSH General Certificate

Tools

EPOS systems

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About LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL

Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event booking to revenue strategy and hospitality.

Legends brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences.

ASM Global, the world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 350+ iconic venues including stadiums, arenas, convention centres, and theatres.

Our organisation is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!

The Venue

Vaillant Live is a cutting-edge events complex with a capacity of up to 3,500 people. It is designed to host a variety of events, including large corporate conferences, exhibitions, trade shows, major touring concerts, stand-up comedy, family performances, and sporting events. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a brand-new venue from the ground up.

About The Role

This post is responsible for the effective management, development, and control of the Food & Beverage operation within the venue, ensuring service standards and control systems are in place, are of a high standard, and adhered to at all times with a high priority on food safety, revenue generation, and stock control.

What We Can Offer

Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too – enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites.

You will work hard at ASM, but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave.

We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you’re contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy.

A healthy contribution of % Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list.

Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield; ASM will support with these unexpected costs. For you and any children.

We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace.

We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join ASM you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require.

Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute—join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet.

Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Food and Beverage in delivering high-quality food and beverage products and services, and develop the concourse and hospitality offer to enhance the customer experience to achieve financial targets of revenue and profit.
• Provide inspired and effective direction and leadership for the food and beverage department.
• Undertake a hands-on role in the F&B operation, including working at varied events.
• Assist with developing and delivering the business plan by helping to optimise all food and beverage revenue streams, seeking new ideas, innovations, and ways of working to reduce costs and adapt to changing environments.
• Manage all administrative duties, including income reconciliation, stock taking, and accurate stock management, including month-end reporting.
• Plan and accommodate the food and beverage offer for events and ensure all areas are set up accordingly.
• Oversee scheduling and efficient use of staff, ensuring sufficient cover for events within budget, and work at other venues as required.

We Are Looking For Someone With

• Experience in a senior role in a high-volume, customer-focused venue.
• Level 3 Award in Food Safety for Catering.
• Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness and Control in Catering.
• Level 2 Award in HACCP for Catering.
• Holder of a Personal Licence.
• IOSH General Certificate (desirable or willing to work towards).
• Knowledge of local and regional entertainment venues.
• Sound knowledge of budgeting, stock, and margin control.
• Good knowledge of EPOS systems and stock control.
• Effective communication skills at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in delivering excellent customer care.
• Experience in financial and budget management.

Recruitment Process

• 1st Stage - Intro call with Talent Team
• 2nd Stage - F2F Interview at Vaillant Live with Head of F&B

Inclusive Workplace

At ASM Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one.

We are dedicated to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application promptly. We review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the deadline.