Category Manager, Food and Beverage Specialist

3 days ago


Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Warner Leisure Hotels Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Food and Beverage Category Manager to join our Procurement team at Warner Leisure Hotels. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for driving cost and value out of the supply base across Warner, managing suppliers and contracts, and providing sourcing support to contribute to the Warner procurement strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop the F&B category, including developing and executing new opportunities to drive continuous improvement across the supply base
  • Manage the commercial relationship with suppliers
  • Take accountability for going to market, sourcing, procuring, negotiating, contracting, and ongoing category management of all supplier spend in their categories
  • Work with stakeholders to help them determine scope and spec, source and contract, and then hand back to the budget holder

Requirements:

  • Sourcing, contracting, and food and beverage category management knowledge, preferably in hotel management settings
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work across multiple different areas and stakeholders
  • Strong experience across the full procurement spectrum, with food and beverage experience

What We Offer:

  • Holiday allowance that rises with service, plus a holiday buy scheme
  • Annual bonus
  • 20% discount on both Haven and Warner Hotels holidays for you, your family, and friends
  • Comprehensive wellbeing support
  • Access to the Bourne Leisure corporate box at the O2 Arena, London
  • Exclusive discounts with corporate partners
  • Exciting career pathways, including learning and development opportunities such as apprenticeships and degrees
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria applied)

About Us:

We are part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven and Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations, with our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead.

Our Culture:

We take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritize openness and transparency in our interactions, allowing our team members to be their authentic selves. We operate a hybrid working model, meaning 50% of your working week will be spent at the office, occasionally on park, or at external events.

What to Expect:

The interview process will be up to 3 stages and may contain a presentation or skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share.



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