This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead the setup and launch of a new premium hospitality operation within a dynamic sports and leisure venue.
The role offers a competitive salary, according to experience and provides the chance to make a tangible impact on a growing organisation, bringing innovative F&B solutions to life and shaping the customer experience from the outset.
You will be a hands-on leader who focuses on strategic planning, and operational excellence. Working in partnership with the General Manager, this is an exciting project for a creative and insightful hospitality professional.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and refine the F&B strategy to align with the club’s vision and customer needs.
- Design, implement, and launch the entire food and beverage operation from the ground up.
- Establish supplier relationships, negotiate commercial terms, and manage procurement processes.
- Create operational procedures, stock control systems, and safety compliance frameworks.
- Develop menus and pricing structures that are both appealing and operationally simple to execute.
- Design staffing structures, support recruitment, and develop training materials to ensure team readiness.
- Implement operational systems, including opening, closing, and daily procedures, alongside reporting and KPI dashboards.
- Lead the launch phase, ensuring all systems, processes, and people are fully prepared for trading.
- Ensure smooth handover to permanent management with complete operational documentation and training manuals.
About you:
- Extensive experience in hospitality mobilisation, openings, or F&B operations.
- Proven track record in developing and launching successful food and beverage programmes.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and deliver on deadlines.
- Knowledge of menu development, food costing, stock control, and operational systems.
- Experience in supplier sourcing, procurement, and contract negotiation.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and train teams, fostering a multi-skilled operational environment.
- Commercial acumen with a focus on financial management, sales targets, and margin optimisation.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of making strategic recommendations and practical implementations.
What’s on offer:
- Generous salary depending on experience
- Initial temporary contract for 3 months with the potential to extend into a permanent position
- Full-time, project-based role with opportunity to shape a new hospitality offer from inception
- Supportive and collaborative working environment within a thriving social sports venue
- Opportunity to lead and embed best practices in food & beverage operations
- Chance to be part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to enhancing their customer experience