Mercure Tunbridge WellsFood and Beverage Manager

Aimbridge EMEA; Pembury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality management company in Pembury is seeking a Food and Beverage Manager to oversee all operations in the hotel. The role involves recruiting and managing staff, ensuring high levels of customer service, and developing menus while maintaining budgets and enforcing health regulations. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership and organisational skills, as well as a solid understanding of industry standards. This position offers competitive salary, training opportunities, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities

Hotel discounts portfolio wide

Access to Stream - up to 40% pay as it is earned

24/7 access to employee assistance programme

Flexible working opportunities

Minimum of 30 days holiday

Paid breaks

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food and beverage management or a related field.
• Deep understanding of food and beverage industry standards.
• Inspirational leader with first class communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the food and beverage operations.
• Recruit and manage staff for high customer service.
• Develop menus and maintain inventory and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Customer Service

Job description

As the hotel's Food and Beverage Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the food and beverage operations. This includes recruiting, managing staff, ensuring high levels of customer service, developing menus, maintaining inventory and budgets, and enforcing health and safety regulations. The manager must also monitor industry trends, analyse sales and financial reports, and work with marketing and sales teams to promote the hotel's food and beverage offerings. The role requires exceptional leadership, communication, and organisational skills, as well as a deep knowledge of food and beverage industry standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food and beverage management or a related field.
• A deep understanding of food and beverage industry standards and best practices.
• You'll be an inspirational leader with first class communication, and organisational skills.
• You'll be equipped with a commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards.

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We're passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other. At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’.

So, click apply today, we'd love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality. Mercure Tunbridge Wells 8 Tonbridge Road, Penbury, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4QL.

Benefits

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities.
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa.
• Access to Stream – Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.
• Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Company sick pay – Giving you peace of mind when you need it the most.
• Minimum of 30 days holiday.
• Staff meals on duty.
• Paid breaks.
• Starting salary above national minimum wage.
• Live-in accommodation available.
• Access to hotel gym facilities.
• Career and lifestyle breaks – Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
• Free staff parking.