Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Are you experienced in managing a dedicated team in a thriving food and beverage outlet, and looking to work with an award-winning team?

We have a great opportunity for you to join our food and beverage team if you are motivated by ensuring excellent service delivery and leading others.

As Assistant Food and Beverage Manager you will assist the Food and Beverage Manager to manage, develop and motivate your team and ensure an efficient, effective, and welcoming experience for all. You will also assist the Food and Beverage Manager to maintain aspects of stock and cash control, control cost of sales, and labour.

With twelve different outlets on our beautiful campus, you will have access to a diverse experience with a range of development opportunities.

This is a role which can offer both work life balance, training, and development.

In return we offer our staff a range of excellent benefits including:

• A 35-hour working week on a Monday to Sunday rota, regular overtime during busy periods (up to 48 hours per week) 
• A friendly, open and collaborative working environment
• Support in your development and wellbeing 
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• An excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• On-campus cinema/theatre, sports facilities, library, nursery and food outlets, set among green, open space overlooking the Cathedral
• Study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
• On-site parking.

What we are looking for in the right candidate: 

• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent, grades C/4 or above
• Experience of supervising bar and/or catering staff in a high-volume environment with a flexible, committed, and professional approach to work
• Experience of working with both an EPOS and Stock Management System and solid IT skills 
• Excellent customer service skills
• Willingness to work flexibly.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties. Your application should clearly address the essential and desirable requirements of the Person Specification, this is how your application is scored. You should provide clear evidence and examples in your application which back-up any assertions you make in relation to each criterion. 

Please see the links below to view the full job description and also to apply for this post. If you require further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: CS-332-24

Further details:   

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.

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