Food and Beverage Operations Manager

As Hotel Food and Beverage Manager you'll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the food and beverage operations. This includes recruiting. managing staff, ensuring high levels of customer service, developing menus, maintaining inventory and budgets, and enforcing health and safety regulations. The manager must also monitor industry trends, analyse sales and financial reports, and work with marketing and sales teams to promote the hotel's food and beverage offerings. The role requires exceptional leadership, communication, and organisational skills, as well as a deep knowledge of food and beverage industry standards and best practices.

• Managing large scale F&B operations in hotels, convention centers or similar environment and expertise in menu planning, purchasing, inventory and team management ,
• A deep understanding of food and beverage industry standards and best practices.
• The ability to handle high-volume, high - pressure events and event planning, logistics and co ordination with various departments.
• Experience in financial management, budgeting and cost control,
• You'll be an inspirational leader with first class communication, and organisational skills with the ability to problem solve and crisis management abilities.
• You'll be equipped with a commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards
For this role we require catering qualifications or proven eperience in a similar role. The required candidate will have a sound knowledge of Health and Safety and Food Safety legislation and guiding principles. You will also hold a Personal Licence or be willing to become a Personal Licence Holder.

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We're passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our "people first" approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other., At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone 'A Place to Grow' So, click apply today, we'd love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality., Set in 20 acres of parkland in the heart of Kent adjacent to Leeds Castle, this modern hotel offers easy access to Maidstone and 'The Garden of England'

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include
• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide - Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Wagestream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Access to hotel gym facilities,
• Staff meals on duty
• Free staff parking