My client, a leading international law firm based in the City, are seeking a Food and Beverage Manager to join and lead their busy team
The Role
The Food and Beverage Manager is responsible for maintaining and developing the high standards of the Front of House operations in both the staff restaurant and the client dining rooms. They make sure that all the various teams have the resources and knowledge to deliver across a wide range of events, as well as a busy lunch and evening service.
The Food and Beverage Manager is responsible for identifying, implementing, managing, and reviewing data. Production of regular and ad hoc reports in line with BAU and project requirements., taking a commercial and innovative approach in all aspects of the role.
As this is an in-house operation, it would be beneficial to have operated in both contract catering and in house roles. This will ensure that the Manager has a blended approach to the management of all aspects.
Key Responsibilities
- Adopt a positive, can-do mindset into your behaviour and activities every day, leading by example and helping to create a positive team culture.
- Line manager direct reports - Executive Chef, Hospitality/Client Dining Manager, Braithwaite's Manager, Hospitality and Events Co-ordinator.
- Work closely with all aspects of the business, including Partners, Associates, BD and Marketing, along with the Events team to ensure the team are continuing to identify and meet the evolving needs of the business in offering exceptional and bespoke service.
- Manage an efficient and compliant supply chain in line with our procurement ethics
- Ensuring the regular development and maintenance of the team's knowledge base.
- Administer team performance, conducting Annual Reviews, and regular one-on-ones.
- Identify and nurture talent.
- Ensure there is appropriate people resource to meet changing demands of the business.
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports
- Monitor budgets and spend, challenging costs as required and identifying savings/VFM
- Liaise with other teams across the wider Property and Workplace teams and in Business Services, to ensure smooth running of service and events.
- Provide operational support to identify, track, and ensure delivery of actions and priorities.
- Ensure that all decisions and activities align to our sustainability strategy and sustainable procurement policy
- Work closely with the Workplace compliance team for all food safety and training plans
- Be an active member of the team, offering practical support in all areas of the team when required, stepping in in a 'hands on' capacity when required.
- Enhancing the visibility and professionalism of the F&B team within the firm
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Experienced and knowledgeable in the hospitality and catering industry.
- Experience of relocations and or mobilisations of catering services
- Experience of different approaches to managing a catering operation (in-house vs contract)
- Proven track record in team management
- Experience supporting and developing team members to grow professionally and personally.
- Highly proficient in managing challenging situations and making decisions.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Appreciates the benefits and importance of data, utilising it to inform decisions and implement positive change.
- Experience of catering systems, collating complete departmental data to produce commercial level reporting
- Can-do attitude and calm under pressure
Please apply today for immediate consideration!