Food & Beverage Service Manager

Daniel Thwaites PLC; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Brighton is seeking a Food & Beverage Service Manager to lead a diverse team and ensure exceptional service for guests. The role involves planning operations, maintaining staffing levels, and directly supporting the team during service. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in food management and be ready for hands-on engagement. Join us for a rewarding career with numerous benefits, including free meals, flexible wage access, and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Training and support

Free parking

Access to wages as you earn

Monthly tips

Free meals on duty

Health cash plan

Gym access

Discounted Spa treatments

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

Discounts in properties

Pension and life assurance

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience managing a food led service.
• Proven track record in leading and developing a team.
• Ability to work during mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to provide high-quality service.
• Plan food and drink outlets operations.
• Maintain staffing levels in line with budgets.
• Manage performance and development of team members.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Teamwork

Event planning

Job description

Overview

We\'d love to meet you - Come and join the Daniel Thwaites family

Responsibilities

• As Food & Beverage Service Manager, you will lead a diverse team to ensure all guests receive the highest standard of service and want to return again in the future
• Planning all aspects across the food and drink outlets, including Conference & Events to ensure the rotas and service meets the needs of all guests
• Maintaining staffing levels in line with agreed budgets
• Being hands on during service as and when required
• Managing all aspects of performance and development with your team
• Communicate with other departments
• Maintaining the service standards across your function and always looking to improve at every opportunity
• Team work

Who are we looking for?

Every day, we want people to come to work to make people feel at ease through delivering warm hospitality. To achieve this you will need to be friendly, extremely personable and have the ability to deliver the company standards in each interaction.

You will have experience in managing a food led service along with proven experience in leading and developing a strong team. It would be ideal if you have previously been involved with Conference & Events but this is not essential.

This is a hands on role, so you should be comfortable with rolling up your sleeves and getting involved with service when required. Our business is open all day, every day so you will need to be able to work during morning, evenings and/or weekends.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A fun environment where you will receive the training and support to develop and progress
• Free parking
• Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• Tips paid monthly
• Free meal whilst on duty
• Health cash plan with access to discounted perks
• Use of our brilliant gym on site and discounted Spa treatments
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Discounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the country
• Pension & Life assurance
• Long service awards, including free meals and free stays with your friends or family