About the Company
Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner, Chairman and CEO, Julia Hands MBE. Julias love of historical buildings, the English countryside, local food and good wine inspired her dream to own a collection of hotels that would celebrate these passions and invite others to share in them.
Today, the family-owned group has 21 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands.
Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team routed in their commitment to aim higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the every day.
We are currently recruiting for a Food & Beverage Manager at The Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa, part of Hand Picked Hotels. This represents an amazing opportunity to join this iconic hotel at a very exciting time, under the guidance of a new General Manager you will be influential in driving the food and beverage operation forward.
Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa is a sophisticated 5 Star resort sitting at the islands bustling heart. Boasting 123 bedrooms, many with ocean views, this Jersey hotel has gained an enviable reputation as the ultimate food and beverage, wedding and events venue.
For a unique culinary experience, Grand Jerseys jewel in its crown is Tassili, an exceptional fine dining restaurant. Tassili boasts 4 AA Rosettes in honour of chef Nicolas Valmagnas creative flair for combining local ingredients with classic French flavours.
About the Role
* As the Food & Beverage Manager you will oversee the entire Food & Beverage operation including the Restaurant & Meeting and Events departments, taking responsibility for ensuring high standards of service are consistently delivered.
* Managing, supporting and guiding our vibrant and diverse team to ensure they create magical memories for all our guests, every time.
* Having outstanding knowledge of all things food and drink related will inspire those working with you, and you will enjoy sharing your knowledge through regular training and development with the team.
* Making clear, confident decisions, will be second nature to you, consulting with others where needed ensuring you all exceed guest expectations with an emphasis on service, excellence and consistency.
* Being able to demonstrate a strong understanding of business financials including labour costs, forecasting and budgets.
* Of course, being a Food & Beverage Manager requires a lot of skill and dedication, so you will have incredible organisational skills and attention to detail, along with stamina and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
* Most of all we will want you to be inspired, have fun and enjoy being part of our Hand Picked Team.
About you:
* Previous Food & Beverage management experience within a multi outlet 4/5 Star luxury hotel is essential to be considered for this role.
* Experienced in effectively managing high end events, including weddings and private dining.
* Having excellent knowledge of wine, where you are confident to offer wine pairings, experience of managing a Sommelier would be advantageous.
* Proven experience of managing, coaching and developing teams, you will thrive on motivating others to be their best, achieve their goals and reaching their full potential.
* You will thrive on delivering exceptional service and standards, with consistency and passion being the heart and soul and everything you do.
* You will be excellent at building a rapport with colleagues and guests and lead from the front.
* Most of all, you will have a professional, organised and friendly approach and be able to anticipate our guests needs and create memories.
Our Benefits include:
* A competitive salary package plus a share of service charge.
* This role is offered with single bed apartment available for £82 per week inclusive of meals and bills if required.
* This is a Full-Time role working 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 40 hours per week, which may vary depending on business needs.
* Life assurance scheme.
* Employee Assistance Program to support you with whatever life throws at you.
* Company Sickness Scheme Benefit.
* 29 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
* Forward career progression, with access to our In House and external training programs, which are all supported by our learning and development team.
* £30 staff stays with Hand Picked Hotels per room Bed & Breakfast & 25% discount on all food & drink. Yes, its as good as it sounds! Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays)
* Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
* Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of team that celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.
Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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