food and beverage manager Royal Tunbridge Wells, England
Job description
An opportunity has arisen for a Food & Beverage Assistant Manager to join our professional and friendly team at The One Warwick Park Hotel, Tunbridge Wells. The hotel comprises 39 bedrooms, meeting rooms, a variety of event spaces as well as The Brasserie and bar. You will be playing a vital role in the everyday operation of the hotel and will be responsible for creating a great first impression. Due to the nature of the job role we are currently only accepting applications from candidates aged 18+, looking for full-time permanent employment.
In return we are offering an annual salary of £29,050 plus a share of the service charge and tips. You will be entitled to a contributory pension scheme, 30 days holiday, access to Healthshield to cover some of your out of pocket medical expenses such as dental check-ups, physiotherapy and prescription charges as well as all that Perkbox has to offer. We also run an internal perk scheme where you will be able to take advantage of some of the great activities we offer as a group to share with family and friends. Refer a friend to us and you can earn up to £250 (terms and conditions apply)
Key Responsibilities:
- In the absence of the F&B Manager, take responsibility for the management and operation of all hotel catering requirements: including restaurant & bar, event catering & room service
- Ensure the efficient and effective delivery of food and beverage operations across all points of sale to the highest service standards and performance levels and in line with sales/revenue targets
- Work closely with the Events Manager to ensure that the F&B elements of all booked events, weddings etc. are efficiently planned and delivered
- Ensure that all customers receive a high quality service every time from their arrival through to their departure
- Alongside the F&B Manager take responsibility for all F&B budgeting, forecasting and stock ordering
- Effectively manage and organise the F&B team including; managing staff rotas, authorising and administering time sheets, annual leave etc.
- Support and develop the F&B team to perform to the highest standards through coaching, training and motivation and support with performance reviews in line with the hotels policies and procedures
- Ensure effective lines of communication, both upwards and downwards, between management and the various F&B teams through regular team meetings and briefings
- Actively seek and identify opportunities and innovations for business growth & development
- Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
Essential Skills:
- Experience of working in positions of high responsibility in the hotel or food and beverage sectors and managing teams of at least 20 staff
- Significant food and beverage experience (5 years minimum)
- Full understanding of food safety and hygiene
- Strong leadership skills
- Experience of working in a quality bar operation/catering environment
- Well presented & flexible attitude
- Customer focused and polite manner
- Experience of working within a team
- Numerate and familiar with cash, stock rotation & control procedures
If you have the personality, the drive, the commitment, and knowledge to be part of a successful team and drive the business forward we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £29,500.00 per year
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £29,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- TUNBRIDGE WELLS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
