Food & Beverage Manager
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £1 – £35000/annum
Forest Mere
Located in Liphook, a leafy Hampshire village in the South Downs, Forest Mere is framed by 160 acres of enchanting woodland and sweeping greens. Positioned next to a tranquil lake, our nature-filled grounds are a picture-perfect calming oasis that will lift your spirits and soothe your senses.
Forest Mere is a fantastic place to work, with a real team spirit. We have a can-do attitude and always go the extra mile to ensure each guest has a unique and personalized experience.
Our team is passionate above delivering a guest experience that ensures people leave forest mere feeling better than when they arrived,
Boasting 88 bedrooms and 4 shepherd huts, 43 treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, thalassotherapy pools as well as a snow room and other luxurious spa areas.
We are 10 minutes away from Liphook train station by car or taxi, and we can provide accommodation with limited availability on site but several properties in the local village.
The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for the management and running of the food and beverage operation ensuring a high standard of service and providing a fine dining experience to our guests.
You will lead your Assistant Manager and Supervisors in ensuring that there is effective management on the floor, and that the team are fully trained in all aspects of the F&B Operation.
We have high standards and in-depth knowledge of our Food; you will ensure these standards are maintained and your team is consistently informed and motivated to deliver an exceptional service.
Some duties and responsibilities include;
* To ensure all Food and Beverage meets budgeted targets.
* To maximise average spends by implementing appropriate training and communication systems in the department.
* To understand the construction of a budget and how to influence profit and loss results.
* To assist in the preparation of budgets.
* To work closely with the Cost Controller to monitor stock movement, to ensure stock security and to adjust prices where necessary to ensure correct margins are met.
* To follow the correct stock ordering procedures as outlined by the Cost Controller
* To provide training and development for employees in Food and Beverage procedures.
* To develop a close working relationship with all departments, colleagues and managers to ensure guest expectations are met.
* To develop strong working relationships with all customers in order to maximise sales opportunities and generate business for the future.
* To foresee and make provision for peaks and troughs in staff levels so that staff shortages are not a common factor.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Food & Beverage Manager with a proven track record of delivering a high level of service in a quality, fast-paced hotel/restaurant environment. We are seeking clear and concise communication skills, experience of managing costs, ability to recruit and motivate a team and create a strong teamwork ethic. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high energy team who pride themselves in delivering a fantastic guest experience in a friendly and engaging way.
We work in times of constant evolution and development; it is therefore an essential requirement that you remain to be knowledgeable in your specialist area and use this knowledge to support your team and ensure that the highest standards are met.
Benefits
Being the iconic wellbeing brand that we are you should expect benefits that match our simple vision; to make you feel happier and healthier inside and out.
Not only will you work in great company where we share and believe in our vision you will also have access to the following;
* Health, Wellness and Wellbeing incentives
* Champneys experiences
* App technology for all our essential forms
* In house social media connecting our Champneys Family
* Motivating, rewarding and engaging colleague events
* Discounted stays for you, your friends and family at any of our Hotels or Resorts
* Heavily discounted rates at our getaway Haven
* Complimentary Spa Day
* Exceptional discount on Champneys products
* Great discounts on our partner products
* Discounted membership to our exceptional health clubs
* Access to Learning & Development aimed at job satisfaction and career advancement
* Mental Health Awareness Days
* Access to wider wallet – discounts on a wide range of websites, high street shops and great experiences for you and your family
* Merlin Entertainments Attraction
* Introduce a friend incentive
* Long Service celebrations
* Free parking
* Professional Uniform
More Information
- Address GU30, Weavers Down, Hampshire
