THE PIG-on the beach, Studland, Dorset
£38,000-£40000 DOE plus additional tronc points (OTE £43,000 - £45,500)
Hours: Full Time, 45 hours per week. Including evenings and weekends.
We are excited to be starting our search for a passionate and customer focused Food & Beverage Manager to lead our F&B teams at THE PIG on the beach. This is a rare opportunity to join the group in an influential senior role, with future progression pathways to Deputy General Manager and Hotel Director.
At THE PIG, we offer our guests a daily changing menu which is dedicated to the ingredients grown within our own kitchen garden and fresh produce provided by our local suppliers. We guarantee each service to be different, fun, and full of atmosphere!
We are seeking an experienced Food and Beverage Manager to oversee and drive all aspects of our F&B operations. You will have a passion for teamwork and developing people to deliver our purpose of being 'The Future of Caring and Considered Hospitality'.
Along with our passion for locally sourced ingredients we offer an extensive wine list to our guests, from wines across the world, local British produce to our very own PIG offering! We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for food, wine and all beverages, and in return we encourage direct supplier engagement with trips and tours to develop yours and the team’s knowledge.
This is a hands-on leadership role focused on ensuring the delivery of exceptional guest experiences; effectively developing and implementing innovative strategies to enhance guest satisfaction and revenue generation.
You will be responsible for managing the food and beverage operations within budget and to the highest standards. Leading the F&B team by attracting, recruiting, training and creating development paths for the team. The role will have a strong focus on the development and growth of the HOD team and will be responsible for supporting, overseeing and co-ordinating the operation between Bar, Restaurant and Wine.
Monitoring guest feedback, resolving issues, and striving to continuously improve the overall Food & Beverage experience for our guests. You will be commercially minded and entrepreneurial, being able to spot opportunities and act swiftly. You will be motivated by targets and be able to impart enthusiasm for sales on your teams, you will also understand how to manage costs and control operational spending including payroll, inventory control, waste management, and stock ordering. Overseeing rosters and payroll you will optimise staffing schedules to meet the business needs.
Candidates must be capable and confident to take on responsibility for the hotel during shifts, acting as Duty Manager, being prepared and able to deal with incidents or emergency situations.
This is an exciting role for someone who is looking for the next step in their career with a growing group that genuinely cares about developing people.
We are dedicated to making THE PIGs an inspiring, exciting and fun place to work and in return for your hard work you can expect something a little different:
- Staff stays – free B&B.
- 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments.
- Meals on duty.
- Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days)
- Take home goods – cost price.
- Free access for you and your family to an on-demand GP, Physiotherapy, and counselling services through Help@Hand.
- A range of learning & development courses.
- Anniversary vouchers – dinner with wine for 2.
To view our full range of perks, visit our ‘What we can do for you’ section on our career’s webpage: jobs.thepighotel.com
Home Grown Hotels is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against candidates based on any of the protected characteristics set out in the Equalities Act 2010.
Robin Hutson: ‘As with all good hospitality, THE PIG is fundamentally about people; it’s the personalities, passion, knowledge, and skills of the people we work with that somehow converge to creating THE PIG experience’.
