National Food & Beverage Operations Manager

Hybrid role with regular travel throughout the Midlands/North & Southeast England

Circa £50,000+ 20% bonus+ car/allowance+ all travel

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We are looking for a National Food & Beverage Operations Manager for one of the largest and fastest growing sports leisure and fitness operators in the U.K.

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This is a hugely varied and diverse central support role and will involve regular travel between venues Monday to Friday including overnight stays if required.

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Key responsibilities

• Lead & improve F&B quality standards, being the business owner for systems including EQMS, Food Safety, sales & purchasing.

• Lead and improve F&B training and development, aligning training outcomes with business impact.

• Play a key role in the development of an innovative vending strategy and lead the roll out and implementation to improve commercial return and customer satisfaction.

• Take a lead role in supporting successful new openings and refurbishments, providing direction and support to the relevant Regional F&B Manager and regional teams.

• Deputise for the Group Food & Beverage Manager in their absence, taking leadership for the Regional Food and Beverage Management teams.

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The Ideal candidate

• Regional or national food and beverage operational management experience within a large multi-site leisure or hospitality business.

• Inspirational leadership qualities with experience in influencing internal and external stakeholders.

• Effectively combine a visible approach and supportive manner with a commercial mindset.

• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.

• Confidence and competence in assessing business performance and identifying opportunities, then influencing and supporting colleagues to achieve commercial improvements.

• Level 3 Food Hygiene Qualification.

• Full driving licence.

• Personal licence holder.

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Benefits

• Continued investment into your professional development with funded training and courses.

• Opportunity to develop the role and progress within the business.

• Fully expensed car/allowance and travel expenses including overnight stays

• Genuine 20% annual bonus

• Free gym membership for you and your family and free access to sports facilities.

• 20% off food, drinks, and events, spa treatments and discounts from major brands.

• Working with a supportive, inclusive team whose shared purpose is to improve the health and fitness of the communities they serve.

• Typically working Monday to Friday.

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For more information, please click apply and we will be in touch promptly if you have the right level of experience.