Food and Beverage and Retail Manager

Our Food and Beverage division comprises individual and branded cafes, bars and restaurants all of which have a common goal; to provide our guests with a fantastic dining experience by offering top quality food, menu choice and excellent standards of service.

The Food and Beverage / Retail offer on each village incorporates approximately 15 Food and Beverage and 10 retail outlets. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced industry professional to join our team at Elveden Forest as the current post holder moves on to new projects.

Whilst we are recruiting for someone to start as soon as possible to allow for a fantastic period of handover, this does mean that we are also prepared to wait for the right candidate.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE AND RETAIL MANAGER | C irca £68,900 per annum plus 18% bonus scheme

This key person will lead / manage all aspects of the Food and Beverage and Retail divisions including various relationships with licensed and concession partners. The role is responsible for the delivery and execution of the total F&B / Retail operation in accordance with company strategy, objectives, standards, policies and financial targets.

As a member of the village senior management team you will also contribute to the successful management of the total village operation and participate in village specific projects including being part of the senior duty management rota.

HOURS OF WORK

You will be contracted to work 160 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period. Shifts will typically fall between 8:30am and 5:00pm.

As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include weekends, public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.

ABOUT YOU

You will have worked in a senior role in Food and Beverage, Retail, or Operations within hospitality, with a proven ability to manage a P&L through a large team. Making decisions at a senior level will be within your experience and if you have worked collectively with other senior managers in pursuit of a bigger goal it will stand you in good stead.

Essential requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years senior management experience gained within the hospitality or retail sectors
• Experience in managing large teams preferably within a complex multi-site or regional role
• You will be able to demonstrate strong commercial skills, strong knowledge and understanding of budgets and forecasting, along with cost of sale management
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and inspire your team

Desirable requirements:

• A qualification at HND or Degree level in Hospitality / Catering and an Advanced Food Hygiene certificate

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• Management/Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date: 20 June 2023 at 12 Noon

Interviews to be held: First Interviews 7 July 2023, Second Interviews 21 July 2023

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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