Our voco Winchester Hotel & Spa is a modern haven, designed with a focus on both style and comfort. Our thoughtfully crafted spaces combine contemporary design elements with inviting amenities, ensuring a distinctive and enjoyable stay. Located near the historic and picturesque city of Winchester, voco Winchester Hotel & Spa is situated on the edge of the beautiful South Downs National Park and within five minutes from the city centre. Our hotel is an ideal place to start or progress your hospitality career, where your future can become reality.
It’s a large operation, featuring 131 bedrooms, 8 flexible event spaces, our restaurant Kitchen 21, and the stunning ANA Spa. Whether guests are looking for a pre-cruise stay, business accommodation, a relaxing spa day, wedding, or family celebration, our hotel offers it all.
Are you outgoing, energetic, and enthusiastic? A natural communicator? Passionate about providing excellent guest experiences? Then our voco Winchester Hotel & Spa could be the perfect place for you.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to join our team. You will support the Food & Beverage Manager in overseeing all aspects of the Food & Beverage operation. Your responsibilities include ensuring the high standards of restaurant and bar setup, service, and guest experience are maintained.
Supervising the Food & Beverage team to deliver exceptional customer service will be your priority. You will provide ongoing training and briefings, maintain service standards, and ensure team cohesion. Additional responsibilities include stock control, managing restaurant bookings, and completing shift opening/closing procedures.
The Ideal Candidate
We seek an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager with previous experience in a similar role, good knowledge of restaurant, bar, or event service, and awareness of Health & Safety and Food Safety legislation.
You should have strong team leadership abilities, pride in coaching your team to deliver excellent guest service, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Flexibility and commitment are essential, as working hours often include weekends and late finishes.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Evidence of eligibility will be required during the recruitment process.
Benefits
* Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at all Castlebridge properties for you and your friends and family, starting from £50 per night, including breakfast.
* 50% off dining in our Restaurants or Bars.
* Fully funded Apprenticeship programme to develop your career without pay reduction.
* Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes.
* Healthcare Cash Plans covering dental, optical, medical, and more from just £1 per week.
* Referral schemes for recommending friends or family.
* Flexible shift patterns and contracts, including weekends and late finishes, to suit your lifestyle.
* Monthly recognition through our 5-Star Service rewards programme and monetary rewards for long service milestones.
* Access to Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, allowing pay access when needed.
* Employee Assistance Programme offering free, confidential advice 24/7.
* An internal social media platform connecting colleagues across the group.
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