F&B Operations Manager

4 weeks ago


Castle Cary, United Kingdom The Newt in Somerset Full time

F&B Operations Manager - Bruton, Somerset

Visitor Attraction

Up to 40,000 per annum

Your Role

This is a newly created exciting role, reporting into our Head of Visitor Attraction. With multiple F&B Outlets across our estate, a vibrant events programme and large team to manage, this really is a role which offers the right person a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to our Visitor Attraction areas. Within this role you will be responsible for the day to day operations management of our Visitor Attraction Outlets ensuring we maintain our excellent food standards and our guest experience.

What we are looking for:

  • An operational thinker who will ensure our Visitor Attraction outlets runs in the most productive and efficient way through management of costs, staffing controls, sales analysis, and forecasting driven by financial budgets.
  • A hands on manager who will lead from the front working with all our F&B Teams to ensure our guests have the best possible experience, monitoring and managing guest expectations and making improvements where necessary.
  • A natural and engaging leader who will lead and inspire our front line operational teams Responsible for training, development, and retention of all F&B team across our Visitor Attraction outlets.
  • An ideas person who is continually looking at how we can improve what we do and will assist and support the Head of Visitor Attraction in the planning and implementation of new ideas and developments across our F&B Outlets and Events, working closely with teams across the estate to ensure they fit with guidelines and are to the high quality our guests expect.
  • A Health and safety focused individual who understands H&S Legislation and will ensure strict compliance with all relevant Hygiene and Safety legislation and requirements
  • A Strong People Manager who will champion a training culture within the Food and Beverage team to ensure succession planning, and a culture that exceeds the very best the industry has to offer.
  • A Personable Manager who can naturally build strong relationships across a variety of different teams. Our F&B offering is to move with the seasons and be estate lead. The Operations Manager will liaise with key stake holders to keep the offer relevant. Monitor food standards across all of the outlets.
  • A strong communicator. With management of a large team across multiple outlets across the estate, the ability to communicate in all directions using different mediums is key to enable you to cascade estate wide knowledge to your teams
  • A forward thinker who can develop a good understanding of trends, patterns, and feedback - continuously provide recommendations to refine and improve our offer.

What we can offer

  • A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
  • Stay in shape with complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
  • Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pool s and our exclusive benefit of 50% off Spa Treatments.
  • Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
  • Discover exclusive perks with our discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
  • The opportunity to ensure your views are heard and shape the future of the business via our Employee Engine Room.
  • Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
  • Complimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs
  • We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme "Newt Awards" with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
  • Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family
  • A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including monthly Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers and our regular fun squad events, which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting , to name but a few.
  • Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team

The Newt in Somerset

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.



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