Food & Beverage Manager
Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre
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The Opportunity
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Food and Beverage Manager to join our team and take charge of all food and beverage operations at our hotel. With a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences, you will be responsible for managing the main restaurant, bar, and room service.
As the Food and Beverage Manager, you will be instrumental in driving revenue growth, managing the F&B budget with accurate forecasting, and overseeing the management of labor payroll.
You will be a natural leader with a talent for providing direction to a team of passionate and dedicated food and beverage experts. You will take ownership of their ongoing development, nurturing their skills and abilities to create a high-performing team.
At the heart of all our hotels is food and beverage, and as the Food and Beverage Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our guests have a truly exceptional dining experience. With your expertise and passion for the industry, you will help to establish our hotel as a premier destination for food and beverage in the local area.
If you are a driven and experienced Food and Beverage Manager with a passion for providing exceptional guest experiences, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team. We are dedicated to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding environment where they can develop their skills and grow their careers in the hospitality industry.
Benefits
- Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the lgh hotel portfolio.
- Access to the ihg employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (t&cs apply).
- Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
- Eye care
- Free legal & money advice
- Counseling sessions
- Hospital & death benefit plans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
- Recipe ideas
- Advice on keeping active and healthy living
- Wellbeing podcasts and tv
- Breathing exercises
- 24/7 advice and support line
- Team reward & recognition
- Free meals on duty
- Free parking
Ideal Candidate
You will have a passion for food and beverage, which goes without saying! They should have proven experience in a management role within the food and beverage industry and an authentic and enthusiastic approach. They should possess the ability to foster a positive culture within the team and have strong operational knowledge, commercial awareness, and experience in driving additional sales.
Additionally, the ideal candidate should be able to drive and motivate teams through periods of change and have the ability to recognize and develop future stars. They should also possess excellent numeracy and literacy skills, as well as strong organization and planning skills. Experience in budget management is essential.
Hotel
Nestled in the heart of the vibrant city, the Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre is ideally situated next to Cardiff Castle and the Principality Stadium. With 157 beautifully designed bedrooms, the hotel offers a comfortable and convenient stay for both business and leisure travelers.
Our Academy conference center boasts 12 modern and fully equipped meeting rooms, providing the perfect venue for corporate events and conferences. The hotel's dining options include a main restaurant, bar, and lobby lounge offering Starbucks coffee, serving up delicious dishes and refreshing beverages for guests to enjoy throughout the day.
Our health and fitness club is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a gym, sauna, steam room, and a heated indoor pool, providing guests with the perfect opportunity to unwind and recharge during their stay.
About us
Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.