Food and Beverage Team Leader - Visitor Attraction
£28,000 per annum plus tronc and fantastic benefits
40 hours a week, over 5 days. Regular weekends required. Predominantly daytime hours.
Due to the nature of the Estate, a driving license is required for this role
www.thenewtinsomerset.com
Our Team Leader
We are looking for a dedicated Food and Beverage Team Leader to oversee the day-to-day operations of our F&B outlets across our busy Visitor Attraction. As 1 of 3, your primary responsibility will be to ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining our high service standards. Your strong customer service skills will be key in creating a welcoming environment where our guests feel valued and enjoy their time with us.
You'll also be responsible for stock control and waste, monitoring food hygiene standards as well as coaching and supporting your team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Uphold and enhance our service standards to ensure every guest has a positive and memorable experience.
* Assist in stock controls, costs and waste management
* Ensuring all departmental procedures are adhered to. Ensure all statutory health and safety is met, up to date and constantly reviewed
* Cultivate and nurture relationships with different departments and people, working effectively and maintaining a holistic overview across all areas.
* Follow systems to manage your team and overall presentation of your department to ensure high standards are upheld.
What we can offer
* A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
* Stay in shape with complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
* Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% off Spa Treatments.
* Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
* Discover exclusive perks with our discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
* The opportunity to ensure your views are heard and shape the future of the business via our Employee Engine Room.
* Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
* Complimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs
* We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme “Newt Awards” with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
* Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family
* A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including monthly Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers and our regular fun squad events, which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting, to name but a few.
* Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team
What we’re looking for/Skills and Experience
* Confident yet approachable. with hospitality leadership experience
* Previous food and beverage experience
* A strong commitment to delivery exceptional service with efficiency
* Excellent attention to detail, with pride in their own appearance and the appearance of their other team members
* A willingness to develop and grow
Where you’ll be working - Food and Beverage across the Visitor Attraction
This role will be predominantly covering our 3 core food and beverage venues as well as ad-hocly assisting with Estate events:
* The Story of Gardening - An interactive experience, designed to guide visitors through gardens in time. The F&B offering is based around the gardens on display.
* The Hive - Based in our Four Seasons Garden, The Hive offers a refreshing resting point for our guests on their journey throughout The Newt Estate.
* The Cyder Bar - The Cyder Bar is the first go-to spot in our gardens for delicious pastries, fresh salads and a variety of drinks. Whether our guests are looking for a warming coffee on a cold day or a refreshing cyder to sip in the sun. Our baristas always offer a warm welcome with a smile.
Who are we - The Newt in Somerset
Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.
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