Job Description

Food & Beverage Manager
As F&B Manager, you will take ownership of planning, coordinating, and delivering hospitality services across the venue and for all events. You will lead a dedicated team, ensure premium food and beverage standards, and play a key role in creating memorable experiences for all guests.
On Offer;

• A competitive salary of 31,000 - 37,000 DOE

• Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution

• Volunteering Day

• Hybrid Working

• Various company discounts (including shops, gyms, days out and events)

• Holiday of 25 days (plus bank holidays) & ability to buy/sell days

• Cycle to work scheme, car pooling and onsite parking available

This is a fantastic role that offers an exciting opportunity to work within an experienced food and beverage team, while helping to deliver a fantastic experience to all of our customers and visitors.
As a valued member of our team, you will be focused on achieving great results and creating the best experience for our visitors.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Proven experience in a hospitality or event management role within a stadium, hotel or large venue

• Strong experience in F&B operations, with a deep understanding of Kitchen operations

• Excellent organisational skills, with a keen attention to detail

• Strong understanding and demonstrable experience supervising a bar

• Good leadership experience and a hands-on leader who inspires and motivates their team

• Excellent financial acumen including the ability to support with budgets, monitor budgets and optimise efficiency.

• Holding a personal licence would be an advantage or be willing to undertake the necessary course.

• Have recent training in Food hygiene and allergen management or willing to undertake.

• Have good communications skills and able to work within the small Team

• Work off your own initiative, be creative and think outside the box

• Passion for supporting a culture that demonstrates our commitment to sustainability, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Available to work evenings, weekends and public holidays, to cover all business requirements and events.
For this role, your key responsibilities will be:

• Oversee daily operations ensuring the departments are running smoothly and efficiently.

• Lead and manage staff, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure high levels of service are delivered.

• Review financial performance, including key metrics, trends and innovative ideas

• Scheduling and shift planning, making sure the team is prepared for every event

• Compiling innovative and tasty menus with the Head Chef, including allergen management

• Monitor guest feedback and address any complaints or concerns promptly, ensuring high levels of guest satisfaction.

• Ensure compliance with health & safety, and environmental regulations (COSHH, ISO14001 and AGF)

• Maintain clear communication and coordination between departments to ensure a seamless guest experience and operational efficiency.

• Overall management and oversight of bars, F&B outlets.

• Compiling reports with the Beverages team, to regularly review performance, optimise product range and stock management

• Responsibility for the overall F&B budget, including setting pricing, calculating costs and GP margins.

• Other considerations..

• This role is subject to a background check and DBS check, prior to employment commencing.

• You must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word & Excel

• A full driving clean driving license is required.

• A high degree of flexibility is needed to work around a busy calendar

Skills Required