Read more

Blackpool Football Club Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Football Club Limited is seeking a capable Food & Beverage Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of all matchday hospitality, conferences, events and catering across the club. You will manage budgets, stock control and staff, ensuring top standards of service, food safety and financial integrity.

The role requires strong operational leadership in a fast-paced stadium environment, collaboration with multiple departments, and a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience leading F&B operations in hospitality or stadium settings.
• Strong leadership and budget management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operational delivery of all food and beverage services across Blackpool Football Club, ensuring quality, presentation and customer service.
• Oversee the operation of hospitality lounges, boxes, kiosks, bars, conferences and event catering outlets, ensuring staff readiness.
• Ensure procedures, service standards and quality expectations are applied across all F&B areas.
• Act as the senior operational manager for all F&B services, resolving issues quickly.
• Drive continuous improvement by reviewing processes and implementing enhancements.
• Monitor daily operations to ensure resources are deployed effectively and objectives are achieved.
• Build relationships with internal departments to support wider Club activities and commercial goals.

Skills

Operations management

Food & Beverage service

Budget control

Team leadership

Tools

Stock management software

Job description

The role is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of matchday hospitality, public catering, conferences, events and all other food and beverage operations, providing exceptional customer experiences whilst maintaining the highest standards of service, food safety, compliance and financial control.

Working closely with the Head of Venue Sales, the Hospitality & Events Coordinator and wider operational departments, the Food & Beverage Manager will oversee the day-to-day management of the Club's food and beverage operation, leading teams, managing budgets, controlling stock, developing staff and ensuring every event is delivered safely, efficiently and professionally.

This is a highly visible role requiring strong operational management, commercial awareness and the ability to lead large teams within a fast-paced football environment.

The successful candidate will also develop a broad understanding of the Club's wider operations, provide management cover when required working closely with colleagues across the Club, including Hospitality, the Hotel, Maintenance and Events, to ensure the highest standards are consistently delivered.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Food & Beverage Operations

• Lead the day-to-day operational delivery of all food and beverage services across Blackpool Football Club, ensuring consistently high standards of quality, presentation and customer service.
• Oversee the operation of all hospitality lounges, executive boxes, public catering kiosks, bars, conference facilities and event catering outlets, ensuring they are fully prepared, appropriately staffed and operationally ready.
• Ensure operational procedures, service standards and quality expectations are consistently applied across all food and beverage areas.
• Act as the senior operational manager for all food and beverage services, making informed decisions to resolve operational issues quickly and effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement by regularly reviewing operational processes, identifying efficiencies and implementing service enhancements.
• Monitor daily operations to ensure resources are deployed effectively and operational objectives are achieved.
• Build strong working relationships with internal departments to ensure food and beverage operations support wider Club activities and commercial objectives.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust