Are you looking to develop your career in Food & 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.
We have an opening for a Food and Beverage Assistant Manager. Because we are in a rural area, please think about how youd be able to get here for work, before applying for the job.
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:37.5 hours per week.No split shifts, no evenings
Salary:£26,000 per annum
Duration:Permanent
Potential start date:ASAP
What it's like to work here:
Working alongside an existing Assistant Manager, Food and Beverage Manager and 3 Team Leaders, you'll manage and run this multi-outleted food and beverage offer on the iconic Ickworth estate. We currently have plans to grow and open new outlets as well as develop what we do here to provide for our growing customer base. You'll be required to be part of expansion, providing support for the team and ideas and insight.
What you'll be doing:
As Food and Beverage Assistant Manager, youll be working closely with the Food and Beverage Manager and the leadership team. Youll be helping to look after the entire operation, keeping consistently high standards in the team, in the outlets, and in the food and drink we prepare and serve. Youll always have an eye on ways to improve service and standards for our visitors. A large part of the job will be admin based and include building rotas and ensuring records and health and safety are updated and compliant as well as leading with in the team.
Youll support the team to help build a great place to work. This could include helping with recruiting and training new people or developing the team. Youll make sure that the team follow all relevant legislation and National Trust policies.
Youll be setting and achieving financial targets to increase income and profits. This could be by driving sales through controlling resources and achieving the best possible customer service.
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 and will be supported to develop yourself with in the national trust.
Who we're looking for
Wed love to hear from you if youre:
* used to achieving outstanding customer service in a similar environment
* good leader of people, skilled in setting personal objectives and giving feedback
* experienced with budgets to increase income and control costs (including managing stock and waste)
* a people person, with a friendly attitude and great communication skills
* 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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