Food & Beverage Operations Manager

White Rabbit Projects; ST Andrews; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a passionate Food & Beverage Manager to lead their team at a prestigious venue. In this dynamic role, you will create memorable dining experiences while embodying core values of excellence and innovation. You will be responsible for fostering an entrepreneurial spirit among your team, ensuring exceptional service, and maintaining the highest standards in food and beverage offerings. This opportunity offers a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, alongside competitive compensation and growth prospects. If you are driven by a passion for hospitality and excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Discounts across restaurants

Flexible wellbeing platform credits

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food and beverage management in upscale environments.
• Strong leadership skills and understanding of industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Champion hospitality and create memorable dining experiences.
• Uphold ethical standards and foster a culture of trust.
• Strive for perfection in food and beverage service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Hospitality Management

Industry Trends Awareness

Education

Degree in Hospitality Management

Job description

At White Rabbit Projects, we believe that hospitality is not just a profession; it's a way of life. We're a dynamic and thriving organisation committed to providing exceptional experiences to our guests. Our values are the heart and soul of our business, guiding us to do the right thing, pursue excellence, and foster an entrepreneurial spirit in everything we do. If you share these values, we invite you to embark on an exciting journey with us as a Food & Beverage Manager at the award winning Rusacks, St Andrews.

Position Overview:

As a Food & Beverage Manager, you will play a crucial role in creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. You will lead our team to embody our core values, ensuring that hospitality is at the forefront of every guest interaction. Your commitment to doing the right thing, pursuing excellence, and encouraging an entrepreneurial mindset will drive our food and beverage operations to new heights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hospitality is at our core: Champion the art of hospitality, creating a welcoming and memorable atmosphere for all guests. Ensure service excellence, train and motivate the team to exceed customer expectations.
• We do the right thing: Uphold the highest ethical standards in all business practices, from inventory management to financial reporting. Lead by example to foster a culture of trust and transparency.
• We pursue excellence: Strive for perfection in food and beverage service. Implement quality control measures, innovative menu offerings, and ensure that our standards remain unmatched.
• We are all entrepreneurs: Encourage creativity, innovation, and calculated risk-taking among your team. Inspire them to treat our department as their own mini-business within the company, always seeking new opportunities for growth and improvement.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in food and beverage management, preferably in a similar upscale or multisite hospitality environment.
• A track record of exceptional leadership, exemplifying our core values in your work.
• Strong understanding of industry trends, food and beverage trends, and the ability to adapt to market changes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A degree in hospitality management or a related field is a plus.

What We Offer:

Aside from an OTE annual salary of circa £65,000 per annum, plus bonus, we pride ourselves in offering:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas and entrepreneurial spirit are valued.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Discounts across White Rabbit Projects’ restaurants.
• Monthly credits via our flexible wellbeing platform, Juno.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme.

In addition to all the above, joining the White Rabbit Projects team opens the door for so much possibility. We are a fast-growing team which means you will have ample opportunities to set up processes, share your expertise and learn until your heart (and brain) is content!

If you're passionate about hospitality, committed to doing the right thing, driven to pursue excellence, and ready to embrace your entrepreneurial spirit, we would love to hear from you.