About London Southend Airport
Our SENsational colleagues are what make our airport thrive. Our goal is to develop each and every one of our colleagues’ skillsets by investing heavily in training and development throughout their careers, creating a culture of internal development and progression. Many of our senior leadership team began their careers in entry-level roles; the sky is the limit here at LSA.
As a key employer for Southend City, we aim to ensure our roles are accessible to the community. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues.
Now is an exciting time to join our airport. As a growing business, we offer a wealth of roles, including Air Traffic Control, Fuelling, Car Parking, Rail, Security, Ground Maintenance, Firefighters, Cleaning, Technical Services, and more. There’s no better time to join Team SENsational.
About The Role
Our Food and Beverage department plays a vital role in providing passengers with a smooth and positive journey through our airport. Our F&B Assistant Managers are responsible for the daily operations of the premium lounges, cafés, bars, and restaurants across the terminal. Here’s what your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
1. Overseeing and managing the F&B team, including training, appraisals, and colleague development.
2. Managing the rostering of the F&B team.
3. Handling F&B Profit and Loss.
4. Controlling stock across services.
5. Embodying the Airport’s ‘One Team’ culture and supporting business needs as required.
6. Working flexible shifts, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and bank holidays, as the airport operates 24/7.
Skills, Knowledge, And Expertise
We’re looking for candidates who can answer yes to the following requirements:
* Supervisory experience in a hospitality setting.
* Level 2 in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.
* Understanding of both Front of House (Restaurant, Bar, Café) and Back of House (Kitchen) operations.
* Experience working with KPIs and within budgets.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, please discuss this during the interview process.
Benefits
We offer an outstanding benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and job satisfaction, including:
* Fully funded apprenticeships from Level 3 to Level 7 (Master’s Degree level) in various disciplines.
* Medicash healthcare plan covering virtual GP & Physio appointments, retail discounts, and health expense claims.
* Discounted BUPA dental plan.
* Wellbeing app with mood tracking, live chat, and counselling.
* Employee Assistance Programme for health and legal support.
* ‘My Gym Discounts’ with up to 25% off gym memberships nationwide.
* Qualified Mental Health First Aiders on site.
* Cycle to Work Scheme offering savings on bikes and accessories.
* Costco Membership scheme.
* World Duty Free Discount.
* Arriva bus discounts.
If this sounds good, hit the apply button. We look forward to hearing from you!
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