Food & Beverage Manager

Aramark at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort is recruiting for a Restaurant Manager

We are ONE team at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, and we are committed to delivering magic every day for our guests. Come and join the team

We are recruiting for a Restaurant Manager to manage both our Fish & Chip and Fried Chicken restaurants as part of our theme park catering team at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort.

This role will cover a wide menu offering including MSC assured fish of the day, alongside the usual classic fish & chip shop items aswell as fried and boneless chicken products, full of bold flavours and a variety of sides.

This role is varied and exciting, working as part of the team that delivers our lunch offering to the theme park guests; each day will bring fresh challenges that need to be met with a positive mental attitude whilst delivering Excellent Guest Service. You will support the Senior Manager by managing the day-to-day operations of a restaurant and be a natural inspiration to the team. You will drive sales, profitability, quality and service. There is also an opportunity for you to enrol in an apprenticeship, empowering you to develop and learn whilst working.

Shift opportunities include:

Full time, Fully Flexible including weekends on a rotational basis

Competitive salary of £32,104 plus fantastic benefits listed below...

We have fantastic benefits available for our team...

• Merlin Magic Passes (free passes to use across Merlin theme parks and attractions)
• On-site discount across Merlin theme parks and attractions
• Free on-site parking
• Benefits app: access to 100's of discounts , online GP appointments, mental health support and our Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity for development and progression within your role and the wider department
• Regular incentives to continue motivation at work

A day in the life of this role would include...

• Being confident in empowering the team to provide excellent menu knowledge and having the ability to adhere to allergen and dietary requirements where necessary
• Adhering to the highest standards of Health & Safety as well as Food Safety both with the products that are served and within the working environment
• Taking responsibility in compliance with internal and external audits
• Leading the team to ensure the daily operation runs smoothly
• Drive PDP and employee engagement initiatives
• Identifying training needs and implementing formal training to develop the team
• Managing labour, stock and equipment ordering in conjunction with the set budget

Here are some desirable qualities required for this role...

• Have a willingness to learn
• Be able to remain calm under pressure and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Be a great communicator both with peers as well as the management team
• Be adaptable and flexible to support with business requirements
• Be approachable with a positive can-do attitude
• Previous Food & Beverage or Hospitality experience
• Previous managerial experience within the Hospitality, Retail or Leisure sector
• Be able to maintain excellent relationships across the business and wider resort
• Previous experience managing KPI targets across People, Profit, Guests, and Safety
• Minimum of Food Safety level 2.

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.