Head of Food

2 weeks ago


Oakham, United Kingdom Wisteria Hotel Full time

Come and join the Family here at the **No1 hotel** on TripAdvisor in Oakham

We have a fantastic opportunity for a **Head of F&B** to be totally hands on & customer focused in leading & being responsible for the day to day operation of the Food & Beverage departments in the hotel, ensuring consistent delivery of excellent customer service with an informed, friendly and effective approach.

You will take control, accountability and ownership for the operational management of the Food & Beverage departments within the overall policies and controls established by the company and Hotel Owner ensuring that the brand values and standards are delivered, and budgeted profitability achieved.

You will promote the Wisteria Hotel’s purpose, values and behaviours to achieve our Mission of guests “arriving as our guests & leaving as our friends” and Vision of being the “Service leader & first choice boutique hotel provider in Rutland, connected to and supporting the local community and economy”.

Main areas of responsibility are Kitchen, Restaurant & Bar, Conference & Events.

Reporting directly to the Hotel Owner you will be managing the food & beverage operation while leading and inspiring a large team. You will review, evaluate, plan and take action driving process from beginning to end and ensuring that everything is followed through efficiently. You will also take an active part in building up our business and reputation.

Our successful **Head of Food & Beverage** will have
- Strong F&B service background from within the hotel, restaurant or venue sector.
- Outstanding food & beverage knowledge
- Strong communication skills (verbal, listening, writing)
- Commercially astute and financially aware
- Excellent management & team leadership skills
- Highly organised and efficient approach required with excellent time management
- Ability to manage varying needs and prioritising to ensure best business results
- Energy, drive and stamina

**What we offer**:

- Competitive salary
- 28 days holiday per annum
- Reward & Recognition schemes
- Discount schemes
- Complimentary car parking
- Colleague food while on duty

**About the Hotel**

**Salary**: From £30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

**Experience**:

- Hospitality: 4 years (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location


  • Head Chef

    3 weeks ago


    Oakham, United Kingdom ESS Full time

    Head Chef - ESS (St George's Barracks, North Luffenham)Location: St George's Barracks, North LuffenhamContract Type: Full-time, PermanentHours: 37.5 hours per week (5 days over 7, mixture of early, mid, and late shifts)Pay: £16.65 per hourAdditional Hours: Occasional overtime depending on business and operational needs.About the RoleAs Head Chef with ESS at...

  • Head Chef

    2 weeks ago


    Oakham, United Kingdom Compass Group UK Careers Full time

    Head Chef - ESS (St George’s Barracks, North Luffenham)Location: St George’s Barracks, North LuffenhamContract Type: Full-time, PermanentHours: 37.5 hours per week (5 days over 7, mixture of early, mid, and late shifts)Pay: £16.65 per hourAdditional Hours: Occasional overtime depending on business and operational needs.About the RoleAs Head Chef with...


  • Oakham, United Kingdom Proper Pub Company Oakham Full time

    Head Housekeeper required for The Finchs Arms. When a guest walks into any of our rooms - imagine that first look around they take. Followed by that sigh of relief because they’ve arrived to their home away from home, be it for a night or a week, and it’s perfect. Everything is exactly in its place. Crisp linen pillow perfectly placed, A sparkling...


  • Oakham, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

    A government agency in the UK seeks a Catering Team Member for a role within the prison system. This position offers a salary range of £33,746 to £35,533, with unsocial hours allowance included. Qualifications include a Level 2 certificate in food production and food hygiene. The successful candidate will oversee offenders in preparing nutritional meals...

  • Chef

    3 weeks ago


    Oakham, United Kingdom Oakham Grange Full time

    Chef Salary: £14.25 per hour Hours: 40 hours per week full time, includes alternate weekends Are you looking for a new opportunity within the catering industry, without working split shifts, late nights and every weekend? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Care Home Chef to join our friendly team. In this role, you will help deliver...


  • Oakham, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

    This is not your average catering job. It is a great chance to put your catering qualifications and skills into practice and make an impact far beyond the kitchen. As part of the prison’s catering team, you’ll be working in a professional industrial kitchen environment, with a good salary, pension and Civil Service benefits including apprenticeship...

  • Sous Chef

    3 weeks ago


    Oakham, United Kingdom Baxendale Mason Ltd Full time

    Senior Sous Chef Award-Winning Gastro Pub (Michelin Guide & 2 Rosettes)Location:RutlandHours:4-Day WeekSalary:Competitive, based on experience, excellent tipsStart:ASAPThey are abeautiful, award-winning pubproudly featured in theMichelin Guideand holder of2 AA Rosettes, celebrated for their ingredient-led, seasonal menus and relaxed yet refined dining...


  • Oakham, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

    As an Operational Support Grade, you will look after the day-to-day running of a busy prison, working in a close-knit team to carry out a range of support services – everything from patrol and gate duties, to managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. You will work shifts and nights to keep things running. Benefits...

  • Management Accountant

    2 weeks ago


    Oakham, United Kingdom The One Group Full time

    The ONE Group are delighted to be partnering with Cakehead Ltd, a three times winner of prestigious Food Service Awards in the UK. Cakehead are an established and quickly growing bakery with a fantastic culture, work environment and ambitious future. Now,you may not have heard of them, but I reckon you've heard of their clients as they provide traybakes to...

  • Sous-Chef

    2 weeks ago


    Oakham, United Kingdom Compass Group UK Careers Full time

    Sous Chef - Kendrew Barracks ‍ £29362 per annum | 37.5 hours per week | 3 Positions AvailablePay & Hours£29362 per annum37.5 hours per week (5 out of 7 days)1 weekend in 4 (on a 2-week rotating rota)Early shift: 06:30 - 14:00Late shift: 11:00 - 20:00Meal service times:Breakfast - 07:00 to 08:30Lunch - 12:00 to 13:30Dinner - 17:30 to 18:30BenefitsFree...