We are looking for an Assistant Food and Beverage Manager with previous operational experience in all F & B departments including Events & Weddings to join our busy team to assist with the smooth running of our Restaurant, Bar and Meeting and Events departments. This is a Full Time Fully Flexible position and you must be able to commute to SL9 7PA

Our Food and Beverage Department is the heart of our busy hotel and includes our Restaurant and Lounge Bar as well as our extensive Meeting and Events facilities. As Assistant Food and Beverage Manager you will be working in conjunction with the Food and Beverage Operations Manager to ensure all departments run efficiently and provide the best possible service to our guests. Being in a customer-facing role means you are a confident, guest focussed individual but also have the attention to detail needed to effectively ensure paperwork is all up to date according to company and statutory requirements. We believe it is the people we employ that make the difference to the experience of our guests, and that is why we are looking for someone who is ready to go above and beyond in everything they do.

Why join the Bull’s team?

At The Bull, we love what we do, and we’re looking to grow our team with people who share our passion for success. We want individuals who will bring their own style to every experience and put our guests at the heart of everything they do. We pride ourselves on our team, and we work hard to take their careers to new heights. As part of the Bull's team, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Wagestream – flexible access to your earned wages & financial coaching App
• A paid day off for your birthday
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Saroving Rewards for going the extra mile & delivering exceptional guest service
• Employee appreciation events
• Family & Friends Accommodation rates & employee F & B discounts at all hotels in the group
• Opportunities for training and development & recognising your potential

As Assistant Food and Beverage Manager you will have...

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Junior or Assistant Manager or higher in quality 4 * hotels.
• Operational experience in all F & B departments including Events & Weddings with a good knowledge of wines & spirits and a passion for fresh, quality food.
• Financial awareness with an understanding of Food & Beverage revenue streams & controls, including POS, ideally Micros.
• Self-motivation and be able to motivate others to achieve.
• The drive and ability to implement standards, policies and procedures and to ensure they are adhered to.
• Proven man-management, coaching and team building skills.
• A good understanding of all applicable Health & Safety legislation.
• An outgoing personality, excellent interpersonal skills, a professional manner and excellent command of written & spoken English with good IT skills.
• A working knowledge of/exposure to all operational areas of a hotel.

What will I be doing as Assistant Food and Beverage Manager?

• Managing the departmental managers to ensure they and their teams are performing to the maximum effectiveness in their roles
• Bridging the operational gap between the Restaurant/Bar/Lounge and Meetings and Events teams to ensure smooth overall F&B running at all times.
• Maintaining quality of standards by continuously analysing actual standards against departmental standards.
• Demonstrating a proactive approach to company and operational standards and actively challenge variations to those standards while displaying a keen eye for detail
• Delivering and monitoring individual training plans including statutory training, induction and on the job training to ensure staff members are utilised efficiently and their skills developed.
• Acting as a hands on manager on the floor when departmental managers are not on site.
• Helping to controlling departmental expenses including liquor cost of sales & service staff wages, in line with business levels.
• Ensuring there is a Sales Culture within all F&B outlets to act upon up-selling and sales opportunities to generate maximum revenue
• Duty Management as required on rota

In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.