Food and Beverage Manager

At The Cadogan we are looking for a professional Food and Beverage Manager to be responsible for managing all F&B operations and for delivering an excellent guest experience.

If walls could talk, ours would have some captivating stories to tell. Our address has long been a playground for socialites and bohemians like Oscar Wilde and Lillie Langtry. Today we celebrate our past and heritage while offering modern, understated luxury. From the world-class restaurants and tranquil garden to quirky design details and in-room libraries, this is London living perfected.

The successful candidate will be able to forecast, plan and manage all F&B orders, staff and finance. The goal is to maximize sales and revenue through customer satisfaction and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage all F&B and day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards
• Preserve excellent levels of internal and external customer service
• Design exceptional menus, purchase goods and continuously make necessary improvements
• Identify customers needs and respond proactively to all of their concerns
• Lead F&B team by attracting, recruiting, training and appraising talented personnel
• Establish targets, KPI’s, schedules, policies and procedures
• Provide a two way communication and nurture an ownership environment with emphasis in motivation and teamwork
• Comply with all health and safety regulations

Requirements

• Proven food and beverage management experience
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
• Mastery in delegating multiple tasks
• Communication and leadership skills
• Up to date with food and beverages trends and best practices
• Ability to manage personnel and meet financial targets
• Guest-oriented and service-minded

Benefits

• 28 days holiday with increase after 2 years of service
• Incomparable Company benefits: free room nights in any Belmond hotel in the world, free foot care, free trips on the Day Trains
• Beekeeping and Gardening teams
• 50% Food and Beverage discount in any outlet at any Belmond hotel
• Enhanced Pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Summer and Christmas Staff events.
• Christmas gifts
• Meals on duty
• Life Assurance
• Private Health Care
• Uniform care
• Many, many more