An opportunity has arisen for a Food & Beverage Operations Manager at Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club in the heart of Sussex. This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated professional team within food and beverage at this award winning hotel and be part of the senior leadership team. This is a Senior Management role to oversee the food and beverage operation which includes the award winning 2 Rosette Anderida Restaurant, stylish Forest Brasserie, Bars, Lounges & Terrace plus multiple Conference & Banqueting suites. You will need a proven track record in leading a team of department managers and wider with respect and operational understanding. You will need a passion for food & beverage, and with the General Manager and Executive Chef help develop our service and offering to ensure we deliver a distinctly memorable experience to our guests. As Food and Beverage Manager your Key responsibilities will include: Mentoring and supporting your heads of department. Motivating a large casual and contracted team. Communicating with the restaurant, kitchen and other departments to ensure standards are met. Organising and communicating with staff at all levels. Understanding of stock taking and managing expenditure and revenue budgets. Being a team player with a resilient and confident personality. Have proven experience as a head of department within a food and beverage department or a similar size high-quality establishment. Has a ‘can do’ attitude, attention to detail and be able to use their own imitative. Carrying out duty management shifts when required. Benefits include; Auto-enrolment pension via Smart Pension at 5% matched contribution (following probation) linked to Smart Rewards giving colleagues free, unlimited access to over 1200 discounts Option to accept Company funded Medical Insurance through Aviva (following probation) 28 days holiday including bank holidays increasing to 34 days after 5 years’ service Employee Assistance Programme – provided by Hospitality Action Meals provided on shift by our talented Staff Chef Free parking and uniform laundering service Generous 'Refer a Friend' bounty incentive Staff events throughout the year including Summer BBQ and Christmas Party £10 digital gift vouchers awarded for exceptional customer service Reduced price stays from £60 B&B in all of our hotels (following probation period) 30% discount for spa treatments and food & beverage in all our hotels (following probation period) Access to Stream which helps you keep track of your earnings in real-time, gives you access to the wages you have earned, helps you to save wages and gives you access to a financial health score checker. At Elite Hotels we have a single minded & unwavering goal to make every visit to our hotels a positive experience that customers feel compelled to talk about.