Food and Beverage Manager –Sports & Social Club
Basingstoke area
£40,000+bonus+benefits
We are looking for a Food and Beverage Manager to take responsibility for the clubroom, bar, restaurant and functions space of a fantastic sports and social club in the Basingstoke area.
There is a huge opportunity to capitalize on the newly refurbished clubroom and function room with a refreshed focus on raising standards and hosting more events for their members and guests to enjoy.
Benefits include a basic salary up to £40,000 depending on experience, performance bonus, free membership of the club, free parking and working in an idyllic countryside location with a real community feel.
Key Responsibilities:
* Delivering breakfast and casual dining menu throughout the day and licensed bar in the evening.
* Deliver and coordinate functions and events from parties, outdoor BBQ’s, charity events, celebrations of life and corporate functions.
* Lead, coach, support and motivate the clubroom and kitchen teams to deliver outstanding customer experience.
* Manage all commercial aspects; GPs to budget, labour percentages to sales, stock control and ordering, costing events, upselling and increasing average spend per head.
* Ensure the clubroom and kitchen are well maintained, clean, hygienic, safe and compliant with regulatory standards.
* Liaise with the sales and operations departments to ensure a seamless customer experience.
* Work with the General Manager to devise strategies to increase food and beverage and hospitality events revenue.
Person Specification
* An outgoing, hospitable personality with a hands-on approach to leadership, a passion for service excellence and an ownership mentality.
* Team leadership and F&B business management experience possibly as a Food and Beverage Manager, Hospitality Manager, Catering Manager, Clubroom Manager, Club House Manager or General Manager.
* Experience working in a similar club or guest friendly operation such as a private members club, country club, sports club, health and fitness club, tennis club, golf club or hotel.
* Commercially astute; familiar with driving wet and dry sales, managing GP’s to budget, labour percentages to sales and costing functions and events.
* Have your own transport and living within an easy commute of the Basingstoke district.
* Able to work, some mornings, some evenings and two days of Friday, Saturday or Sunday most weeks during peak season to meet the needs of the business.
For more information, please click apply and we will be in contact promptly if you have the right level of experience.