Food & Beverage Manager

Legends Global (Europe); Nottingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted tickets

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance policy

5% Pension

Healthshield support (wellbeing)

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager to lead The Yarn Bar, foyer and concession bars, cellar and catering services. You will drive commercial performance, develop a passionate team and work closely with the General Manager to maximise revenue and deliver outstanding guest experiences across a busy shows and events programme.

This hands-on role demands high energy, strategic leadership and a focus on service excellence, efficiency and teamwork in a

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a high-profile, fast-paced hospitality or entertainment venue.
• Commercial focus with budgeting, stock control and sales drive experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail with IT skills including Excel, EPOS and stock systems.
• A positive can-do attitude and collaborative team spirit.
• Flexible and able to work unsociable hours.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team with F&B budgets, P&L and sales targets.
• Drive sales and revenue across The Yarn Bar, events and bars.
• Lead and develop the F&B team to high service standards.
• Plan and deliver F&B operations across all events.
• Deliver excellent bar, wine and cocktail service per SOPs.
• Manage stock ordering, deliveries, storage and cellar operations.
• Ensure Health & Safety, Food Safety, licensing and standards compliance.
• Support recruitment and training of team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and performance.
• Maintain clear communication and teamwork across the venue.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Stock management

Sales focus

Customer service

IT skills

Excel

EPOS

Communication

Negotiation

Team management

Tools

Excel

EPOS

Stock management systems

Job description

About the Role

As Food & Beverage Manager at Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, you’ll play a key role in one of the city’s most exciting entertainment venues. You’ll lead the hospitality operation across The Yarn Bar, foyer and concession bars, cellar and wider catering services, delivering outstanding customer experiences while driving sales, commercial performance and operational excellence.

You’ll lead, inspire and develop a passionate team, creating a high-performing culture where great service and great results go hand in hand. Working closely with the General Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and grow the F&B operation, maximise revenue, improve efficiency and bring new ideas to life across a busy programme of shows and events. This is a hands‑on, high‑energy role where no two days are the same—and where your leadership can make a real impact.

The Venue

Situated in the heart of Nottingham, the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall is one of our liveliest and most vibrant venues, hosting incredible shows, performances and events regularly- from West End Musicals to Comedy to Concerts to Opera- the venue host's it all!

Legends Global plays an important role in the venue’s hospitality operations, managing The Yarn Bar and a range of concession and foyer bars across the building. Our teams provide guests with high-quality food and beverage service before performances, during intervals and throughout events, helping to create a welcoming and enjoyable experience for every visitor.

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 Legends Global , 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 5% 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; Legends Global 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 Legends Global 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

• Support the senior team with F&B budgets, P&L, sales targets and commercial performance.
• Drive sales and revenue across The Yarn Bar, events, foyer and concession bars.
• Lead, motivate and develop the F&B team, maintaining high standards of service and Legends Global values.
• Support the planning and delivery of F&B operations across all events.
• Deliver and maintain excellent bar, wine and cocktail service in line with SOPs.
• Manage stock ordering, deliveries, storage and cellar operations, minimising waste and loss.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, licensing and company standards.
• Support recruitment, training and development of permanent and casual team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service and commercial performance.
• Maintain clear communication, accurate reporting and strong teamwork across the venue.

We are looking for someone with

• Previous experience managing and leading a team within a high-profile, fast-paced hospitality or entertainment venue.
• Commercially focused, with experience supporting budgets, stock management and driving sales.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail with good IT skills, including Excel, EPOS and stock management systems.
• A positive, "can-do" attitude with a commitment to delivering the highest standards.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a high-achieving environment.
• Flexible and comfortable working and commuting during unsociable hours.

Recruitment Process Outlined

• 1st Stage- Intro call with Talent Team
• 2nd Stage- Face to Face interview with venue manager

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and—where relevant to the role—a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role.

Inclusive Workplace

At Legends Global , we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There’s never been a better time to join our team. 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 committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.

If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.