Join the ASM Global team at our new state-of-the-art venue in Derby, opening in Spring 2025!
Situated in the heart of Derby’s city centre, this multi-purpose destination aims to be a community hub for both business and entertainment.
Becketwell is a cutting-edge event complex with a capacity of up to 3,500 guests. It is designed to host a variety of events, including large corporate conferences, exhibitions, trade shows, major touring concerts, stand-up comedy, family performances, and sporting events. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a brand-new venue from the ground up.
Role Overview
In partnership with the Head of F&B, The Retail F&B Manager is the driving force behind the exceptional management, development, and oversight of the Food & Beverage operations within the venue. You'll lead the charge in delivering top-tier service standards, maintaining robust control systems, and ensuring every detail reflects excellence. With a sharp focus on food safety, revenue growth, and efficient stock management, this position is vital in creating unforgettable guest experiences and sustaining a thriving, well-oiled operation.
What We Can Offer
You will work hard at ASM, but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days of annual leave
We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you’re contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy.
A healthy contribution of % Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list.
Have a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield, ASM will help with these unexpected costs for you and any children.
We understand that occasionally you might need some support to feel your best, so we have teamed up with Axa Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace.
We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join ASM you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require
Key Responsibilities
* Work with the Head of Food and Beverage to deliver exceptional F&B services, driving revenue and profit growth.
* Inspire and direct the F&B team to achieve high performance and service excellence.
* Actively participate in F&B operations and event execution.
* Support business plan delivery by maximizing revenue streams, introducing innovations, and controlling costs.
* Oversee income reconciliation, stock management, and accurate reporting.
* Coordinate and prepare F&B services to ensure smooth operations for all events.
* Schedule and manage salaried and casual staff effectively within budget.
Key Skills and Experience:
* Experience working in a senior role in a similar, high-volume, customer-focused venue.
* Level 3 Award in Food Safety for Catering
* Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness and Control in Catering
* Level 2 Award in HACCP for Catering
* Holder of a Personal Licence.
* IOSH General Certificate (desirable or willing to work towards)
* Knowledge of the local and regional entertainment offers and venues.
* Sound knowledge of budgeting, stock and margin control.
* Good knowledge of EPOS systems and stock control.
* Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both internally and externally.
At ASM Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There’s never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one.
We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.
If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.
If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date.