Head of Food and Beverage – Daytime Shifts – Family Run Garden Centre

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing garden centre group in Worcestershire seeks a Head of Food & Beverage to lead multiple restaurants and seasonal events. In this role, you will oversee operations, mentor staff, and manage budgets, ensuring high standards of service and customer satisfaction. The position offers up to £55,000 per annum with discretionary bonuses, along with benefits including 33 days holiday, discounts, and training. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of this family-run business.

Benefits

Up to £55,000 salary

33 days holiday

Generous retail and hospitality discounts

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Funded training and career development

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experienced in overseeing multiple restaurants and catering events.
• Proven ability to mentor and inspire teams.
• Strong focus on seasonal culinary practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee five restaurants ensuring high standards.
• Lead and mentor restaurant managers and teams.
• Drive menu development with fresh produce.
• Manage budgets and supplier contracts.
• Maintain exceptional customer satisfaction scores.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Development

Budget Management

Customer Service Excellence

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head of Food & Beverage to join a growing, family-run garden centre group in Worcestershire. You’ll take the lead across multiple restaurants and seasonal events, driving both the guest experience and the commercial success of the business.

You’ll be wondering what’s in it for you as the Head of Food & Beverage…

• Up to £55,000 per annum plus discretionary bonus
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Generous retail and hospitality discounts (25% retail, 50% restaurants)
• Private medical insurance and life cover
• Company pension scheme
• Funded training and career development
• Free on-site parking

Responsibilities as the Head of Food & Beverage…

• Overseeing five restaurants and seasonal event catering, ensuring consistently high standards across front and back of house.
• Leading, mentoring, and inspiring restaurant managers, chefs, and FOH teams to deliver outstanding hospitality and achieve commercial targets.
• Driving menu development with a focus on fresh, seasonal produce, creating dishes that balance classics with modern twists.
• Managing budgets, P&L, and supplier contracts to deliver growth and profitability.
• Maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction, including strong mystery diner results and 5-star food safety ratings.

With a focus on seasonal menus, excellent service, and a connected approach to food production and hospitality, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of this family-owned business.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

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