F&B Manager

Situated in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon, The Woodsman Restaurant offers a traditional approach to contemporary British cooking in comfortable and convivial surroundings. We work with the seasons and source our ingredients from the bountiful English countryside as sustainably as possible. We love using wild food, and harvest much of it ourselves. All the meat on our menus is ‘nose to tail’ so the menu is ever changing, and we waste nothing.

But not only is our food impressive, our surroundings are too. Dating back to 1500, our beautiful Grade II listed building was used as an Inn between 1655 to 1661 and played host to The Royal Shakespeare Club’s annual dinner from as early as 1824. The next chapter in this buildings rich history takes it back to its roots, creating a heritage dining experience where comfort and conviviality are key.

The Role:

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional food and beverage experiences? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you as a Food & Beverage Manager. In this role, you will have the chance to showcase your leadership skills by managing the day-to-day operations of our food and beverage department. You will have the autonomy to recruit, engage, train, and develop your own team to ensure that they provide top-notch service to our guests.

Your responsibilities will include monitoring sales performance, productivity, food quality, service, and merchandising to ensure that the department is meeting its goals. By continuously training and improving your team, you will help us achieve our full potential in terms of sales and profitability.

The Ideal Candidate:

Are you a Food & Beverage Manager with a passion for hospitality and a natural flair for leadership? We are looking for someone with experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment who is dedicated to creating memorable experiences for our guests. If you have strong attention to detail, exceptional customer service skills, and a drive to lead a team to success, we want to hear from you. This role requires flexibility and a commitment to delivering excellence, even during weekends and evenings. If you thrive in a bustling atmosphere and are excited about the opportunity to make a difference in the world of food and beverage, we can't wait to meet you!

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.

Benefits:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at all Castlebridge properties for you and your friends and family, so everyone can enjoy a break away. Rates start from £50 per night, with breakfast included.
• 50% off your bill when you dine in one of our Restaurants or Bars.
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programme to develop your career without a reduction in your pay.
• Cycle to work scheme - save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes.
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from just £1 per week.
• Referral schemes for referring your friends or family to join our team.
• Flexible shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone.
• Monthly colleague recognition through our 5-Star Service rewards programme and monetary rewards for long service milestones.
• Use of Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, allowing you to access your pay as and when you need it.
• Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you.
• An internal communications hub which acts as our very own social media platform, connecting you to your colleagues and the wider group in seconds.