Are you looking for the next step in your career in food and beverage? The National Trust is renowned for its food and hospitality. We run 185 cafes all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and we'd love you to join us.
Due to internal promotion Were looking for a Food and Beverage Manager to join us at the wonderful Speke Hall in Liverpool. Speke Hall is one of the finest examples of a Tudor House in the country and is set in amazing grounds with wonderful walks and lovely children's activities including a play are and maze. F&B consists of two main outlets and Ice Cream kiosks together with lots of F&B for events linked to the Hall and calendar events such as Christmas. You will be leading a special team who are so committed to delivering wonderful service at Speke Hall. Apart from leading the team will be looking for you to grow the business and look for commercial opportunities to see the performance continue to grow.
Benefits:We want to help you look after the things that matter to you, such as saving for your future, getting a discount on your weekly shop, or encouraging you to find a work-life balance. Please read our package, below, to see what benefits we offer you.
Hours:1950 hours per year which equates to an average of 37.5 hours per week which can mean a little more in the summer but a little less in the winter
Salary:starting salary of £30966
Duration: permanent
Interview date: 20 December 2024
Potential start date: February 2025
What you'll be doing:
As Food and Beverage Manager, youll lead and support your team at one of the National Trusts busy visitor attractions. This involves handling things behind the scenes, from administration to developing people and everything in between. Youll be championing outstanding customer service and keeping presentation standards high, to help give all our visitors an enjoyable day.
You'll be responsible for leading and running our café on a day-to-day basis, so the team can get on with doing what they do best. Its a busy, lively place, and we want to make sure that we always give visitors the best service every time.
Youll help to build a great place to work for your team. Youll recruit and train versatile and hard-working people, and encourage high achievement by setting objectives and reviewing their performance. You might also be needed to support the wider property team from time to time.
Youll work with the Area Manager to set and achieve financial targets that will increase profitability, as well as overseeing results and acting when needed. Where you can, you'll find ways to improve things, based on feedback from the team and visitors.
Well give you an induction that fits the job, and training in allergens and food safety, plus any mentoring needed to help you in your role. You can sign up for further professional training and development if you wish.
Who we're looking for
Wed love to hear from you if youre:
experienced as a leader, with skills including setting personal objectives and providing development.
familiar with budgets, increasing income and controlling costs (including managing stock and waste).
confident with identifying new opportunities and making strategic decisions for the future of your department.
good with people, with a can-do attitude
aware of health and safety compliance
The package:
The National Trust has the motto For everyone, for ever at its heart. Were working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. Its important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say were for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
Rental deposit loan scheme
Season ticket loan
EV car lease scheme
Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
Flexible working whenever possible
Employee assistance programme
Free parking at most Trust places
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