Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

The Opportunity – Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

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About the role:

Reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager, as assistant food and beverage manager, you will be expected to bring a wealth of industry experience, that can inspire and grow a developing team.  Strong leadership skills are essential, to develop and create an unforgettable experience for our guests and members alike.

What does this role involve day to day?

• Delivering the highest standards in service and presentation whilst delivering outstanding customer care.

• Managing team members to ensure customer service standards are met and customer enquiries are dealt with.

• Supporting the Food & Beverage Manager with being responsible for departmental induction/training & mentoring of all new team members.

• Ensure the security of stock, premises and cash at all times, following company procedures.

• Being responsible for the opening and closing of the restaurant and bar.

• Assist with recruiting and training staff.

• Responsible for payroll, staff scheduling and administration.

• Supporting the Food & Beverage Manager to ensure all food safety procedures are strictly followed according to sanitary regulations.

• Ensure safe working conditions are always maintained.

• Auditing inventory levels to ensure product availability to meet customer demand.

• Working closely with management to meet revenue objectives.

• Ensure COSHH and chemical safety is adhered to at all times.

This will be suited to you if

• You have strong organisational and time management skills.

• Can demonstrate a history of leading and passionately developing teams to deliver specific goals and targets.

• You’re a capable trainer, able to develop and deliver training materials.

• Two plus years of experience with managing a team 

• Two plus years of experience working in hospitality-based setting 

• Personal Alcohol License (preferred not essential)

• Food Allergen Level 1

• Food Safety Level 2 

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our resourcing team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team’s interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at recruitment@jcb.com 

 What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our recruitment team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch.

Recruitment Agencies: JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies.