Job Description

Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.
Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.
That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.
We are looking for a Food & Beverage Manager to join our team. The role is full time and permanent, working 36 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary from 32,165 depending on skills, experience and location
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years
- Matched pension contributions up to 10%
- Flexible hours
- The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Subscriptions to professional bodies
- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members
- 25% discount in our shops and cafes
- Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave
- Options to buy additional leave
- An inclusive working atmosphere everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs
- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events
As our Food & Beverage Manager you will lead on our fantastic Food and Beverage operations.
Within this role, you will lead a team to deliver consistently high standards, generating profits by meeting revenue targets and controlling costs, while also working to HACCP, Food Safety, allergen and labelling legislation, with a full understanding of health and safety in a Food and Beverage environment.
Minimum Requirements
- Experience in High-Volume F&B Operations - Proven track record managing multi-outlet food and beverage businesses, ideally in a visitor attraction or hospitality setting.
- Strong Leadership & Team Development - Ability to recruit, train, and lead a diverse team, using a coaching and mentoring approach to drive high performance.
- Financial & Commercial Acumen - Experience in budget management, revenue generation, cost control, and stock management to achieve financial targets.
- Expertise in Food Safety & Compliance - Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, allergen regulations, licensing laws, and health & safety standards, ensuring high compliance and hygiene ratings.
- Operational Excellence & Stakeholder Management - Skilled in overseeing day-to-day F&B operations, maintaining supplier relationships, and contributing to sustainability and site investment initiatives
This is an incredible opportunity for an individual to join our Food & Beverage team at Tintagel Castle. We're looking for someone to bring their expert knowledge, cooking skills to lead the Food & Beverage team to deliver excellent customer service and enticing menus.
What's more, as part of our charity bringing history to life, you'll be supported and encouraged to share your ideas, inspire others and make a difference to the way England's rich past is experienced.
Interviews will be held Week Commencing 26th January at Tintagel Castle or a Teams video call can be arranged on request.
If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Jon Barber, Tintagel Castle Site Manager, jon.barber@english-heritage.org.uk or 01840 770328. No agencies please.
Find out more about us and what we do: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/
Everybody's welcome at English Heritage
Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.
We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.
Closing date: 11/01/2026 23:59:59
You will need to refer to the following documents when completing your application.

Skills Required