Head of Department Food & Beverage - Hunters Quay Holiday Village Dunoon, Scotland
Job description
Head of Food & Beverage – Hunters Quay
Hunters Quay Holiday Village, Dunoon is recruiting for a Head of Food & Beverage to oversee the delivery of an exceptional service for all guests who visit our Hunters Bar, Grill and Terrace, Hunters Quay Arena, Hunters Quay Loch and Play and Hunters Quay Papa Johns food and drink outlets.
Hunters Quay is one of Scotland biggest and most exclusive family friendly holiday parks. Having undergone a stunning refurbishment programme in 2023 this promises to be the holiday park of choice for families in Scotland. Be part of the wonderful team delivering awesome service every day. Have you got what it takes to lead and head the food and beverage operation across multiple outlets at this award winning park?
Job Title: Head of Food & Beverage
Location: Drimsynie Estate Holiday Village, Lochgoilhead, Argyll, Scotland PA24 8AD
Employment Type: Full Time 45-hour contract
Salary: Competitive + Bonus opportunity
Shift Patterns: Mon – Fri / Weekends / Bank Holidays / Day & Evening shifts
About the role:
Having attention to detail and being able to prioritise tasks are some of the key qualities required as a Head of F&B, and we will expect you to lead by example.
To be successful as a Head of F&B you must have excellent people skills as well as experience in running a bar and restaurant environment.
Key responsibilities include:
General:
Ø Open and close procedures, including Health & Safety checks and securing buildings
Ø To take full accountability for the quality of food and service delivered in each F&B areas
Ø To take full accountability for Turnover & Gross Profit targets (setting & achieving)
Ø To actively manage all the team ensuring their personal development
Ø To oversee all the ordering for the areas ensuring the appropriate levels of stock is held and margins are achieved
Ø Adhere to exceptionally high standards of food safety & Health & Safety
Ø To lead and motivate all the team
Ø Ensuring exceptionally high standards of cleanliness
Ø Ensuring robust knowledge of all our products.
Stock:
Ø Delivery management and stock rotation procedures
Ø Ordering and stock control
Financial:
Ø To ensure efficient operation and cost control of all food and beverage areas in conjunction with the General Manager and company budgets
Ø To report on volume, revenue, and gross profit per F&B area as per requirement
Ø To produce cost effective rotas, prepared in a timely manner, matching business requirements including the management of agency team when required.
Ø Carry out stock takes, and verification checks as required.
Team Management:
Ø Managing and delivering team training
Ø Creating rotas and weekly schedules
Ø Leading and supporting the team / values champions
Ø Recruitment and new starter procedures
Ø Conducting performance reviews
Experience Required:
Ø Proven ability to motivate and lead a team and evidence of being a team player
Ø Previous experience in a similar role
Ø We are looking for positive, friendly, energetic individuals, with a “can do” attitude – if this sounds like you…get in touch
Team Benefits:
Ø Career progression opportunities
Ø £200 Team referral scheme
Ø Employee Assistance Programme
Ø 20% off Food & Drink while on the resort
Ø Generous Team Discount on Holidays
Ø Gym Membership and use of swimming pool
Ø Company events and incentives
Ø An amazing team community
Ø Accommodation available
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Day range:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Physical setting:
- Bar
- Hotel
- Resort
- Restaurant
- Upscale casual restaurant
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dunoon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Catering: 2 years (preferred)
- Hospitality: 2 years (preferred)
- Customer service: 2 years (preferred)
- Bartending: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/05/2023
Reference ID: HOD F&B/HuntersQuay
