In a Nutshell
We are a collection of fabulous Hotels, Spas, Venues and even a pub and golf course set in beautiful countryside and our hotels are full of great people A great team.
We are actively seeking a dynamic, ambitious and motivated Food and Beverage Manager to organise and direct a team that develops top quality food and beverage in full compliance with the Exclusive Collection standards. You will support the Restaurant, Bar, Room Service and Conference and Banqueting departments to ensure that exceptional standards and delivered to all our guests.
Package DescriptionAnd now for the good stuff
Hospitality is all about looking after people and we are committed to our people. We work hard to ensure you can enjoy your job and are well rewarded. As well as excellent training, development and progression opportunities, other benefits include:
Competitive salary, benefits and we pay above the Real Living Wage.
30 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
We operate a discretionary service charge system.
50% Discount on food and beverage across all Exclusive properties
Really big discounts of room nights across all Exclusive properties
PERKZ discount scheme & Online guides such as Exercise, Wellbeing, and Finance.
Meals on duty provided for free
Recognition and rewards scheme
Access to our learning platform including great training and development programs.
Free gym access + where available dedicated classes.
B Corp accredited and commitment to improving our People, Product and Planet.
Free downloads to newspapers, magazines and books
Cycle to work scheme
Main ResponsibilitiesLots to do but lots of fun
Our successful Food and Beverage Manager will be responsible for;
Ensuring that expectations are exceeded at all times in all areas of F&B.
Supporting the operational teams in delivering exceptional standards in the Restaurants, Bars and C&B.
Leading from the front by running and overseeing events and remaining hands on within this busy food and beverage operation.
Supporting the Assistant Manager’s and Supervisors in their absence to ensure that all areas of F&B remain consistent.
Ensuring that all events are run to our agreed standards.
Optimising opportunities to hit and exceed budgeted targets
Encouraging up selling and on selling to optimise revenue
Managing the food and beverage teams effectively to include rotas, performance management and recruitment & selection,
Managing the food and beverage facilities and products to include stock control and asset management
Managing cost of sales to ensure maximum departmental profit is achieved
Checking revenue daily to ensure that all charges are correct
Implementing daily, weekly and monthly checklists for all F&B outlets to ensure consistency and compliance.
Complying with Exclusive Collection policies and procedures
Participating in HOD & Executive Committee meetings and promoting HR activities/policies
Performing all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures to achieve the overall objectives of this position
The Ideal CandidateAre you right for us?
Our successful Food and Beverage Manager will have…
Strong F&B service background from within the luxury hotel or venue sector.
Outstanding food and beverage knowledge and preferably experience of working with accolades.
Strong communication skills (verbal, listening, writing)
Commercially astute and financially aware
Excellent team leadership skills
Highly organised and efficient approach required with excellent time management
Ability to manage varying needs and prioritising to ensure best business results
Energy, drive and stamina
About The CompanyAre we right for you?
We expect a lot but well give a lot to get the right people. There are 4 main things we look for
We want people with bags of character. We dont want you to hide your personality when youre at work, we want you to feel comfortable, to be who you are.
We want people people. Youve got to like being around others, smiling and chatting because you like people, not because someone told you to smile and chat.
We need extra milers. So if you think the job description is all you have to do, then were not for you.
You have to put your heart into it. When you tell a guest you're happy to help, you have to mean it.
