Job Description

Food & Beverage Manager (110210-0625)

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Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Warwick Retail - Cafes, Bars and Restaurants
Position Type
Permanent
Salary
30,805 to 34,132 per annum
About the Role

For informal queries, please reach out to

Jonathan Fogarty, Recruitment Manager at

Jonathan.fogarty@warwick.ac.uk

Lead the Way as Our Food & Beverage Manager!

Are you passionate about food, leadership, and delivering exceptional customer experiences? We're looking for a dynamic Food & Beverage Manager to take charge of our operations, drive success, and inspire an amazing team.

What You'll Be Doing:

Elevating Customer Experiences:

Overseeing operations to deliver top-notch food, beverages, and service that exceeds expectations.

Leading Your Team:

Recruiting, coaching, and motivating a high-performing team, creating a supportive and dynamic workplace.

Driving Financial Success:

Managing budgets, meeting ambitious targets, and maximizing profitability with innovative solutions.

Ensuring Safety and Compliance:

Maintaining high standards in health, safety, and food regulations while managing risks effectively.

Shaping the Future:

Collaborating on strategies, events, and projects to make Warwick Food Group a leader in hospitality excellence.

Hours:

Shifts between 7 AM and midnight, including occasional weekends.

Perks:

A leadership role in a vibrant, fast-paced environment where you can make a lasting impact.



About You

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience in leading food service or hospitality operations with a focus on exceptional service. Strong leadership skills, including team development, performance management, and problem-solving. Financial acumen to manage budgets, analyze KPIs, and drive income while controlling costs. Expertise in food safety legislation, allergens management, and health and safety compliance. A proactive, positive attitude with a passion for innovation and growth.

For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.



About the Department

Our story

Warwick Food Group is a community of passionate people leading a collection of planet-friendly and food-centric campus services at the University of Warwick.


Our ambition is to break the mould of institutional catering in the higher education sector by offering exciting, vibrant, and inclusive dining and shopping options.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a collaborative team that values your ideas and leadership. Lead in a role where you'll shape the campus hospitality experience and contribute to community well-being. Enjoy opportunities for growth, creativity, and making a significant impact.

Ready to Lead and Inspire?

Apply now to become the Food & Beverage Manager at Warwick Food Group. Bring your expertise, energy, and vision to a role that's as dynamic and rewarding as you are!



About the University
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We're one of the world's top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be 'world leading or internationally excellent'*.


You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.

QS World University Rankings 2024

Research Excellence Framework 2021


To find out more about us visit our website.



How to Apply

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 9th July 2025 at 23:55 (BST)

Please apply through the following link: Uniperms | Food & Beverage Manager

Interview Date:

15th and 17th July 2025 (two rounds)

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Useful tips to prepare your application

Please review the Right to Work in the UK
We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.