Strategic Food & Beverage Manager – Large-Scale Ops

Aramark; Northwood (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Life assurance and pension

Discounts via Benefits app

Cycle to work

Health cash plans

Online GP appointments

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead a large-scale catering operation at Northwood HQ. You will drive exceptional customer experiences, manage budgets, and develop high-performing teams in a prestigious government services environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong commercial acumen, food safety expertise, and the ability to inspire frontline staff. You will shape the F&B vision, ensure brand standards, and deliver continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior F&B leadership role.
• Strong financial and budget management skills.
• Excellent people management and team development.
• Deep knowledge of food safety and HACCP frameworks.
• Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all food & beverage operations to deliver a high-quality guest experience.
• Manage budgets, food costs, labour, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Shape and deliver an exciting F&B vision across the operation.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation and brand standards.
• Recruit, lead and develop Front of House, F&B and culinary teams.

Skills

Food & Beverage leadership

Budget management

People management

Food safety & HACCP

Excel reporting

Job description

Aramark UK is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead a large-scale catering operation at Northwood HQ. You will drive exceptional customer experiences, manage budgets, and develop high-performing teams in a prestigious government services environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong commercial acumen, food safety expertise, and the ability to inspire frontline staff. You will shape the F&B vision, ensure brand standards, and deliver continuous improvement across