Client Profile:

Our client is a UK based hotel company who have excellent market positioning and investment plans for the properties in their collection aligned to a well defined acquisition and development strategy for the group.

Job Specification:

Overall scope and purpose of the role:

To provide leadership, direction, coaching and support to food and beverage within this progressive hotel group across the estate to provide exciting food and beverage concepts bespoke to each individual property and local market, which maximise F&B revenue and profit potential, whilst reflecting the overall brand image and recognising the individuality of the hotels.

People Management:

It is essential to possess strong influencing skills, needing to demonstrate the ability to get team support and buy in from a wide range of levels including GM’s without always being in the property.

An ability to interact with & build strong relationships with central team essential to success in this role

Support with training, motivating & mentoring of Food and Beverage teams in each hotel where necessary

Standards· Demonstrate ability to deliver 4* food and beverage standards and high levels of customer satisfaction

Sales · Ability to analyse forecasts, P&L’s and budgets to drive appropriate activity·

Proactive approach to increasing all F&B revenue opportunities

Financial Skills· Ability to interpret P&L, balance sheet and financial forecasts·

Able to target support and resources efficiently as required

Person Specification:

Leadership· Provide clear direction· Inspire and motivate the team· Lead by example Communication· Assertive – prepared to challenge senior managers demonstrate an ability to recruit and recognise future stars· A passion for customer service and satisfaction and a true drive for results· Enthusiastic and self motivated· Resilient and determined to achieve end goal· Able to plan strategically to achieve long term· Attention to detail· Thrives on a challenge· Sound commercial awareness·

Required Skills/Qualifications:

Proven intellectual ability · High quality and high volume food and beverage experiences in a variety of companies and environments· Evidence of out-performance in work history

Remuneration:

£50-65,000 dependent on experience plus benefits

Eligibility:

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK

Portfolio embraces diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities for candidates.

Only candidates who display the relevant experience should expect a response.

Contact Details:

Shona Rye 0207 108 1000