Deputy Food and Beverage Manager
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Deputy Food and Beverage Manager
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Holiday Inn Southampton-Eastleigh | £29,000 yearly | Full-time | On-site | Southampton, UK
Job Overview
Are you a strong leader with interpersonal and training skills? A good communicator who is service-oriented with an eye for details? A team player and a team motivator?
You will have experience of implementing and maintaining control measures to ensure that food and beverage costs, productivity, labour costs and operating supply costs for the outlet are in line with budget. To carry out Duty Management shifts according to business needs. To participate in departmental meetings to review progress towards achievement of business plan goals.
A Deputy Food and Beverage Manager is responsible for the daily management of the food and beverage outlets, ensuring that the highest standards of food and beverage service are provided to the guests. The Assistant Food and Beverage Manager plans, organizes and directs the overall Food and Beverage operation, administration, marketing and promotion of the outlet, and is responsible and accountable for its profitability and revenue generation.
You have good understanding of food hygiene and health and safety procedures. Prepare weekly and monthly forecasts for restaurant, bar and room service. Ensure clear communication with the Food and Beverage Manager, Head Chef, Conference and Events Manager and Operations Manager.
Key Requirements
- Leadership and team motivation
- Strong communication and training skills
- Food & Beverage cost control experience
- Food hygiene and health & safety knowledge
- Forecasting and budget management
- Flexibility for shifts including evenings and weekends
Benefits
- Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family
- Valor team member rates at UK hotels from £30 B&B
- 50% discount on dining in restaurants and bars
- Free meals while on duty
- Access to high-street discounts and Cycle To Work Scheme
- Refer-a-friend bonuses from £250
- Employee Assistance Programme 24/7
- Healthcare Cash Plan options from £5/month
- Fully funded apprenticeship programmes and internal development
- Monthly and annual service awards
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] manages over 100 hotels across four continents. Recognised by The Sunday Times as a top ten Very Big Organisation in 2024 and 2025 Best Places to Work lists, and top ranked hospitality business in 2025. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Contact
Jane Standing, General Manager – Administration. Apply via the job posting page.