Food and Beverage Manager

Are you ready for an exciting new chapter within one of Accor’s central London hotels? Novotel London Paddington recently went through a complete transformation of the Reception Lobby, Meeting Facilities and Food & Beverage public spaces. We are seeking to recruit an experienced Food and Beverage Manager with the ability and flair to drive retail revenue throughout all F&B retail segments within the hotel.

As a Food and Beverage Manager you will have the opportunity to contribute to a fabulous guest experience in our brand new N.3 Restaurant and Bar together with your team. To help you do that we will support you with the knowledge and skills to be successful in your role.

Our hotel offers 206 rooms, 8 conference rooms and a leisure centre, with gym, sauna, steam room and pool.

Understanding things from our guest’s perspective is key, so while you are settling into your new role we will arrange a one-night stay for you to experience this first hand.

As our next Food and Beverage Manager, you:

• Are passionate about guests and delivering exceptional levels of service experience;
• Have a strong level of knowledge and experience across all Food and Beverage operations;
• Have a hands-on approach and on the floor presence, high level of organisation;
• Motivate and inspire the team to deliver the ultimate experience to our guests;
• Be proactive at taking initiative and are react to situations as they arise, ensuring suitable solutions and outcomes;
• Are results-driven and understand the Food & Beverage strategic goals in order to achieve the hotel KPI’s and profitability.

Your experience and skills include:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong communication abilities
• Knowledge of food and beverage menu items
• Basic math proficiency for handling transactions
• Attention to detail in all tasks
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of hygiene and safety practices
• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop the team through training and individual training plans.
• Flexibility in work schedule, including evenings and weekends as per the job requirements and needs of the business.

Staff benefits

• Competitive salary, service charge and annual bonus scheme
• Tasty meals whilst on duty
• 28 days of holiday including public holidays, increasing with length of service
• Referral bonus
• Free hotel stays across UK
• Discounted rates in Accor worldwide, even for your family and friends
• Staff summer parties, Christmas parties and regular team buildings
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Uniforms provided and free laundry
• Eye vouchers and optional private health plan
• Perks and cashbacks for 300+ high-street stores
• Trainings and academy programs to support your career progression.

If you feel you are the right candidate for the role as our Food and Beverage Manager, please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!

One more thing…

By working at the Novotel London Paddington you will be part of the Accor network, worldwide hospitality leader. With us, you can be all you are, work with purpose, grow, learn, enjoy and explore Accor’s limitless opportunities. Discover our Talent stories at heart-of-hospitality.com or on Instagram @heart.of.hospitality

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent, creating an environment where everyone feels they belong.

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