Assistant Hospitality Service Manager – F&B

London Croydon Aerodrome Hotel, Signature Collection Hotel by Best Western

The Opportunity

Being part of our management team at this hotel is special, you will be directing an amazing team of talented hospitality experts in delivering high-class food and beverage experiences at this hotel. This is a hands on job. You will be responsible for the set up of all events working afternoons and evenings mostly so this does require someone who is flexible. 

YOU will help in overseeing the restaurant, bar, in-room dining, conferencing, and events at the hotel. How you manage your team is paramount, our people are individuals, so it should be natural for you to lead and provide the F&B hospitality team with clear direction. 

As you are at the start of your hospitality managerial career, we will help develop YOU, in how you can be instrumental in driving revenue growth, management of the F&B budget with accurate forecasting, as well as the management of the labour payroll.

Benefits

  • Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.
  • Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 access for our employees to call and get support and advice on any issues they may be experiencing.
  • Refer a friend scheme from £500 to £1000 per referral.
  • Hospital Plan.
  • Online Health Portal.
  • Eye Care.
  • Employee Discount Schemes - 100's of discounts, ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
  • Pension Scheme.
  • Free meals on duty.
  • Cycle to Work - Our Cycle2Work schemes from Halfords help all our employees save money and keep fit.

Ideal Candidate

  • YOU will be passionate about hospitality that’s a given
  • YOU will have at least 24 months management experience of working within a busy food and beverage environment.
  • Will have an authentic and passionate approach.
  • The ability to create a positive culture within the team.
  • Ability to drive and motivate teams with the ability to recognise and develop future stars.
  • Strong communication skills
  • A great can do attitude 

Hotel

The London Croydon Aerodrome Hotel, part of the Signature Collection Hotel by Best Western, is in an incredibly convenient location. Easy access to central London which is just 12 miles away and only 15 minutes by train from East Croydon Station.

The hotel has 110 bedrooms including family bedrooms, stylish wedding venue for up to 130 guests plus 5 meeting rooms for up to 170 delegates.

The hotel provides great value, premium accommodation just outside London for both business travellers to the south-east of England or families looking to be thrilled at Chessington World of Adventures or Thorpe Park.

Of course, all of London’s top attractions such as Buckingham Palace and the London Eye are just a short distance away and that’s why our location is ideal for short breaks in the capital.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.