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Food & Beverage Operations Manager (conference and banqueting )

DoubleTree by Hilton
Posted 10 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 1ST, England

Salary

£35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts

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  • Doubletree by Hilton St Anne's Manor in Wokingham is seeking an experienced Events, Food and Beverage Operations Manager with a background in a branded hotel establishment.
  • The role requires a natural leader to oversee daily operations, ensuring seamless coordination across events and food & beverage services while focusing on guest satisfaction.
  • Key responsibilities include managing F&B training, maintaining standard operating procedures, controlling costs, and maximizing revenue opportunities.
  • The position offers a competitive salary package, service charge, and benefits such as 50% discounts on food and beverage, employee discounts, pension scheme, and 28 days of holiday.
  • Candidates should have prior experience in a similar role, ideally requiring a minimum of 3-5 years in hotel operations.

We are set in 24 acres of beautiful woodland, Doubletree by Hilton St Anne's Manor, Wokingham is a stunning property that is close to the M3 and M4.

Warm and Welcoming Atmosphere: 170 bedrooms, 8 meeting rooms a vibrant restaurant and bar, and versatile conference and banqueting spacesfor up to 200 guests all designed to create unforgettable memories for every guest.

What we're looking for:

We are recruiting for an experienced operator to join our team as our Events, Food and Beverage Operations Manager. The successful candidate will be ideally working in a similar position now within a branded hotel establishment. You will be a natural leader with the skillset to coach, develop and lead your team successfully.

Day in the life of:

In this pivotal role, each day begins with a strategic mindset and a keen eye for detail. Reporting directly to the hotel's General Manager, you will be a linchpin in our senior leadership team. Mornings often involve comprehensive planning, setting the tone for the day's events and dining experiences. Collaborating with various departments and overseeing operations, you ensure seamless coordination, from events to F&B services. Guest interactions and ensuring their satisfaction are at the heart of your day, reflecting our commitment to exceptional service. You'll dive into financial analysis, team development, and the continuous quest for improvement, crafting a symphony of excellence within our hotel.

Example key responsibilities:

  • A hands-on operator who is present at key times ensuring the smooth operation across the hotels F&B outlets.
  • Responsible for the successful delivery of F&B skills training. As well as ensuring brand, internal, development, and compliance training is completed within the team.
  • Defining and maintaining standard operating procedures within the F&B operation.
  • Focusing on controlling costs across the F&B operation such as payroll, ordering, wastage, stock control, etc.
  • Continual coaching and mentorship of the F&B operations team. As well as line management for supervisory and management team members.
  • Maximising all revenue possibilities. Cultivating a culture of confident upselling and cross selling within the team.
  • Champion of the brand across the food and beverage function.

What you'll get in return:

Whats on offer:

  • Competitive package with service charge as an additional monthly extra
  • You get 50% discounts on food and beverage across the M&T group
  • You also benefit from Employee Discounts with M&T Hotels and Hilton Hotels worldwide
  • Meals on duty
  • Pension scheme
  • Theres also an employee referral reward scheme
  • You get free use of our gym and leisure facilities
  • There is 28 days holiday per annum
  • Free parking

This hotel is managed by M&T who is a hotel management company that has one simple value that underpins everything we do: be excellent. We work with branded and independent hotels. Our vision is to be a leader in the market where every member of our team plays a part in delivering excellent service to our guests, owners, and team members.

#BeExcellent #BeHuman #HaveIntegrity

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