374 Food And Beverage Operations jobs in the United Kingdom

Kerry Robert Associates are currently recruiting an experienced Food & Beverage Operations Manager on behalf of a leading hotel in the City of London. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the food and beverage operation within a busy, high-performing hotel environment.

You’ll be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of all F&B areas including restaurant & bar operations, conference & events service and room service

You will work closely with the senior leadership team, executive chef, and sales department to deliver excellent guest experiences while driving revenue and maintaining high standards.

Interested in taking the next step in your hospitality career? Apply today or contact our team for a confidential discussion.

• Managing the day-to-day operations of all food and beverage outlets, including restaurants, bars, and room service.
• Developing and implementing high standards of customer service and guest satisfaction.
• Recruiting, training, scheduling, and managing F&B staff, fostering a positive team environment.
• Overseeing inventory management, including ordering, receiving, stock control, and waste reduction.
• Developing and managing the F&B budget, ensuring profitability while maintaining quality.
• Creating and refining menus in collaboration with the culinary team, ensuring variety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations (e.g., HACCP).
• Managing supplier relationships and negotiating favourable terms.
• Handling customer feedback and resolving complaints promptly and professionally.
• Developing and implementing marketing and promotional strategies to drive F&B revenue.
• Monitoring industry trends and implementing innovative F&B concepts.

• Manage the daily operations of all food and beverage outlets, including restaurants, bars, room service, and banqueting.
• Develop and implement menus, pricing strategies, and promotions in collaboration with the Head Chef and marketing team.
• Oversee inventory management, purchasing, and cost control to ensure profitability.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of F&B staff, including supervisors, servers, bartenders, and kitchen support.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations (HACCP).
• Maintain high standards of customer service and guest satisfaction, addressing any feedback or complaints effectively.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, forecasting revenues and controlling expenses.
• Implement effective staff scheduling to ensure optimal coverage and service delivery.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing training and development opportunities for the F&B team.
• Collaborate with the sales and events team to maximize revenue from banqueting and events.

• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in food and beverage management within the hospitality sector, preferably in a hotel environment.
• Strong knowledge of culinary trends, wine and spirits, and operational best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership, team management, and training skills.
• Excellent financial acumen, including budget management and cost control.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in F&B management systems and Point of Sale (POS) software.
• A passion for creating memorable dining experiences.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the business.
• Relevant qualifications in hospitality management or culinary arts are highly desirable.

• Oversee all Food and Beverage operations, ensuring high standards of service and product quality.
• Develop and implement strategic F&B plans to drive revenue and profitability.
• Manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and inventory control.
• Lead, motivate, and develop F&B teams, including recruitment and training.
• Create and refine menus, ensuring culinary excellence and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate favorable terms.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Develop and execute marketing strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Monitor industry trends and implement innovative F&B practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Food and Beverage management, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record in managing multiple F&B outlets and high-volume operations.
• Strong understanding of financial management, budgeting, and cost control.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in menu engineering and culinary trends.
• Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions.

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of front-of-house and back-of-house staff within the food and beverage outlets.
• Ensure the highest standards of service quality, presentation, and customer care are consistently met.
• Manage staff scheduling, training, and performance, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Oversee inventory management, including ordering supplies, monitoring stock levels, and controlling costs.
• Implement and enforce health, safety, and hygiene regulations within all operational areas.
• Address customer feedback and resolve any operational issues or complaints promptly and effectively.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure menu quality and efficient service delivery.
• Assist in developing and implementing operational procedures and policies.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to ensure cleanliness, maintenance, and presentation standards.
• Contribute to the achievement of departmental financial targets and KPIs.
• Support the General Manager and other management staff in strategic planning and operational improvements.

• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within the hospitality, particularly food and beverage, sector.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food and beverage operations, service standards, and cost control principles.
• Experience in staff training and development.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Proficiency in Point of Sale (POS) systems and inventory management software.
• A commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
• Basic understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Adaptability and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

We're recruiting an enthusiastic Food Service Assistant who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service for CH&CO on a part time basis, contracted to 16 hours per week.

As a Food Service Assistant, you will support our catering team to help us deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
• Processing payments on the cash register with both cash and card
• Kitchen portering to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen
• Preparing drinks at the bar to an excellent standard
• Delighting customers with flawless customer service
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image

Our ideal Food Service Assistant will:

• Demonstrate outstanding customer service
li>Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Have a flexible approach to work

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CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Are you an engaged and dedicate individual with a passion for hospitality and delivering a great service? We are currently looking for a Food Service Assistant ('FSA') to join our friendly team on a full time and permanent basis to assist with food preparation and service in our Caf/canteen.

As a Food Service Assistant you will be helping to prepare and serve a range of hot and cold snacks, and drinks during breakfast and lunchtime service.

This is a great entry level role for those who may be less familiar with the commercial kitchen environment, but a great opportunity to get in, start learning or build on some experience to develop over time. The ideal candidate will have a drive and passion to progress their career in hospitality, and we certainly welcome those development opportunities for our team!

Duties:

• Effectively communicate with customers and colleagues.
• Take instruction from the Chef Manager & Chef de Partie, and support the team with the preparation and service of hot and cold meals, snacks and beverages.
• Set out the dining area.
• Clear away and wash up.
• Handle food storage and food preparation using commercial kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Maintain the highest kitchen and food hygiene standards.
• Use knowledge of food hygiene and allergens to ensure cross-contamination is avoided.
• Carry out till/cashier and front of house duties, whilst delivering great customer service and ensuring smooth operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• You should have a minimum of Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification (or be willing to work towards this), an ability to grasp and apply Health and safety procedures, knowledge of food allergens and cross contamination principles.
• Other food industry qualifications and/or experience would be an advantage.
• You will have a friendly manner and willingness to learn, work hard and deliver a great service.
• You will use your initiative to be able to solve routine issues if/when they arise and ensure you always adopt safe working practices. In this role team working and independent working skills are equally important, as is the ability to adopt good working relationships and communicate well with others.
• A good grasp of the English language and maths is essential as you will be required to understand and follow written instructions and use a till/POS system.

Working Arrangements:

Full-time, Permanent.
Monday to Friday (generally between the hours of 7am - 2:42pm - with half an hour break)
Location: Dagenham (LondonEast-UK).
13.85 per hour

About Us:

BD Group is a facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs.

Benefits:

In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes:

• Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform!
• Group Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Paid Holidays
• Family Friendly Policies helping you make work-life balance achievable
• Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Career development and training
• A GREAT TEAM!

To Apply:

If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join a great team, please click 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form. The position is to start as soon as possible.

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Are you an engaged and dedicate individual with a passion for hospitality and delivering a great service? We are currently looking for a Food Service Assistant ('FSA') to join our friendly team on a full time and permanent basis to assist with food preparation and service in our Caf/canteen.

As a Food Service Assistant you will be helping to prepare and serve a range of hot and cold snacks, and drinks during breakfast and lunchtime service.

This is a great entry level role for those who may be less familiar with the commercial kitchen environment, but a great opportunity to get in, start learning or build on some experience to develop over time. The ideal candidate will have a drive and passion to progress their career in hospitality, and we certainly welcome those development opportunities for our team!

Duties:

• Effectively communicate with customers and colleagues.
• Take instruction from the Chef Manager & Chef de Partie, and support the team with the preparation and service of hot and cold meals, snacks and beverages.
• Set out the dining area.
• Clear away and wash up.
• Handle food storage and food preparation using commercial kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Maintain the highest kitchen and food hygiene standards.
• Use knowledge of food hygiene and allergens to ensure cross-contamination is avoided.
• Carry out till/cashier and front of house duties, whilst delivering great customer service and ensuring smooth operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• You should have a minimum of Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification (or be willing to work towards this), an ability to grasp and apply Health and safety procedures, knowledge of food allergens and cross contamination principles.
• Other food industry qualifications and/or experience would be an advantage.
• You will have a friendly manner and willingness to learn, work hard and deliver a great service.
• You will use your initiative to be able to solve routine issues if/when they arise and ensure you always adopt safe working practices. In this role team working and independent working skills are equally important, as is the ability to adopt good working relationships and communicate well with others.
• A good grasp of the English language and maths is essential as you will be required to understand and follow written instructions and use a till/POS system.

Working Arrangements:

Full-time, Permanent.
Monday to Friday (generally between the hours of 7am - 2:42pm - with half an hour break)
Location: Dagenham (LondonEast-UK).
13.85 per hour

About Us:

BD Group is a facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs.

Benefits:

In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes:

• Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform!
• Group Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Paid Holidays
• Family Friendly Policies helping you make work-life balance achievable
• Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Career development and training
• A GREAT TEAM!

To Apply:

If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join a great team, please click 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form. The position is to start as soon as possible.

REF-(Apply online only)

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