Food & Beverage Supervisor - Bedford - London

Imperial London Hotels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run hotel group based in Greater London seeks a Food & Beverage Supervisor for the Bedford Hotel. The role requires 2 years of experience in a similar position, strong knowledge of food and beverage, and excellent customer service skills. Benefits include 28 days of holiday, professional training opportunities, and various discounts. The ideal candidate should possess a Food Safety qualification and exhibit a flexible, team-oriented attitude in a vibrant hospitality environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday, increasing with length of service

Access to training programs

Discounted dry-cleaning for personal items

50% discount at dining outlets

Interest-free season ticket loan

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience as a Food & Beverage Supervisor in a hotel environment.
• Passion for food & beverage and customer service.
• Strong knowledge of stock management and latest beverages.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the food and beverage service within the hotel.
• Manage stock levels and ensure proper stock rotation.
• Review sales and resolve discrepancies with Accounts.

Skills

Customer service

Food & Beverage knowledge

Stock management

Flexibility

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Food Safety or Food Hygiene qualification Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Miros

Job description

Job Details

Food & Beverage Supervisor – Imperial London Hotels Group based at Bedford Hotel. 40 hours (5 Days out of 7 Days weekly rota). 28,.00 + Benefits.

Overview

We are part of the Imperial London Family of Hotels, a family‑run company with over years of history. We're rewriting the traditional hospitality mindset, paving the way for a fresh approach at our 8 hotels in Bloomsbury. Our purpose is to provide authentic London experiences and memorable stays to all our guests. And we believe that starts with the right team.

About the Bedford Hotel

We are now recruiting a Food & Beverage Supervisor at our Bedford Hotel. Nestled in the heart of London's Bloomsbury. Our Bedford Hotel features guest bedrooms. Within the Hotel, our Botanica restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, it serves British dishes, made with fresh ingredients, set against a backdrop of stunning views over a secret private garden.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the service of food and beverages within the outlets and maintain overall responsibility for the kitchen, food preparation and beverage service throughout the outlets.
• Take responsibility for stock, including ordering, acceptance, and maintenance of stock levels and stock rotation, and return of any sub‑standard items.
• Review sales and beverage costs for the previous day; resolve discrepancies with Accounts. Track actual against budget.
• Inspect, plan and ensure that all materials and equipment are in complete readiness for service; rectify deficiencies with respective personnel.

What we would like from you

• 2 years' experience in a Food & Beverage environment as a Food & Beverage Supervisor, ideally in hotel industry.
• A natural flair for customer service and passion for food & beverage.
• Strong knowledge of Food & Beverage, such as latest drinks and stock management.
• Food Safety or Food Hygiene qualification Level 2 or equivalent.
• Flexibility to work a varied shift pattern: early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Team‑oriented attitude.
• Positive and caring personality.
• Professional proficiency in English.

• Desirable (not essential but a plus!): Proficiency in multiple languages.
• Knowledge of Miros.

What’s in it for you

• 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service up to 33 days (including bank holidays).
• Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study scheme.
• Access to Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Complimentary uniform dry‑cleaning.
• Discounted dry‑cleaning on personal items.
• Access to an interest‑free Season Ticket Loan or Travelcard Loan.
• Team member flat rate discount & 50% discount to friends and family at any of our hotels.
• 50% discount at ILH's nine food and beverage outlets.
• Access to coffee and beverage discounts at Blooms Caf - 1.50 per beverage.
• Access to an employee funded Health Cash Plan.
• Access to local Bloomsbury London discounts e.g. bowling and restaurant outlets.
• Access to Early Pay - instantly access a portion of the pay you've already earned.
• Access to shopping discounts across several high‑street brands and online retailers.
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes e.g. nursery care, cycle to work & technology.
• Access to mental health first aiders support & well‑being support.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme by Hospitality Action.

About Us

With a -year legacy, our company combines the stability of a long‑standing 7th generation family business with the innovation of a startup. We have big plans for growth, and we need someone who shares our excitement for the future, whilst upholding our core values of positivity, care, collaboration, growth, and pride. We are the Imperial London Family of Hotels, a family‑run company dedicated to rewriting the traditional hospitality mindset. We operate 8 hotels and 9 restaurants in the heart of Bloomsbury, London and we believe that great hospitality starts with the right people. So, if you're ready to bring your expertise to support us with our new chapter, please apply today!