Food and Beverage Category Manager

1 month ago

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Warner Leisure Hotels Full time

Job Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Food and Beverage Category Manager to join our Procurement function 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 our procurement strategy.

Your 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 sourcing, procuring, negotiating, contracting, and ongoing category management of all supplier spend in the F&B category
- Work with stakeholders to determine scope and spec, source, and contract before handing over to the budget holder

What We're Looking For:
- Proven sourcing, contracting, and food and beverage category management experience, preferably in hotel management settings
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work across multiple areas and stakeholders
- Strong experience across the full procurement spectrum, with food and beverage experience

What's In It For You:
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Holiday allowance that rises with service, plus a holiday buy scheme
- 20% discount on Haven and Warner Hotels holidays for you, 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
- Enhanced family-friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria applied)

About Us:
We're part of the 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.

What's It Like to Work with Us?
Working with us is defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Warner Leisure Hotels, 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, with 50% of your working week spent at the office, occasionally on park, or at external events.

What to Expect During the Recruitment Process:
The interview process will be up to 3 stages and may include 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.

Supporting Your Application:
We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

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