Food & Beverage Assistant Manager - Woodbridge, Suffolk

Summary

 

 

***INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY PLEASE***

 

 

 

Our colleagues work for the National Trust in many locations and sometimes don't have easy access to internal vacancy listings. Using the internet ensures we can reach as many of our colleagues as possible. We appreciate that this can be frustrating for external talent. Do note that some roles are released externally after an initial period of time.

 

Are you looking to develop your career in Food & Beverage? The National Trust is renowned for its food and hospitality. We run 185 cafes all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and we'd love you to join us. 

 

We have an opening for a Food and Beverage Assistant Manager. Because we are in a rural area, please think about how you’d be able to get here for work, before applying for the job.

 

Benefits: We want to help you look after the things that matter to you, such as saving for your future, getting a discount on your weekly shop, or encouraging you to find a work-life balance. Please read our package, below, to see what benefits we offer you.

 

Hours: 37.5 per week (full-time) - shift pattern is working Tuesday evening through to Saturday evening. Shifts will start in the late afternoon end at 10pm. There will be two consecutive days off including one weekend day. 

No split shifts. 

 

A word from Rob, the F&B manager:

'This is an interesting role looking after the food & beverage offer at our summer out door theatre event. There will also be some duty management responsibility for looking after the facilities in the evening, locking and alarming buildings and much more.'

 

Salary: £12.24 per hour.

 

Duration: This is a 1 month fixed-term contract, starting from the 22nd July 2024 and ending on the 24th August 2024, which could be a great secondment opportunity. We would encourage you to speak to your current manager to discuss if this is something they would allow

 

Interview date: Interviews will take place on the 27th.

 

Potential start date: Starting on the 22nd of July.

 

Due to the requirement to lone operate kiosks and sell alcohol, we require you to be 18 or above for this position. 

 

What it's like to work here

 

 

 

To find out more about what it’s like to work in a food and beverage team for the National Trust, click here to watch our video.

 

What you'll be doing

 

 

 

 

As Food and Beverage Assistant Manager, you’ll be working closely with the Food and Beverage Manager. You’ll be helping to look after the entire operation, keeping consistently high standards in the team, in the outlets, and in the food and drink we prepare and serve. You’ll always have an eye on ways to improve service and standards for our visitors.

 

 

You’ll support the team to help build a great place to work. This could include helping with recruiting and training new people or developing the team. You’ll make sure that the team follow all relevant legislation and National Trust policies.

You’ll be setting and achieving financial targets to increase income and profits. This could be by driving sales through controlling resources and achieving the best possible customer service.

We’ll give you an induction that fits the job, and training in allergens and food safety, plus any mentoring needed to help you in your role. You can sign up for further professional training and development if you wish. 

Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.

 

Who we're looking for

 

 

 

We’d love to hear from you if you’re:

 

 

• Used to achieving outstanding customer service in a similar environment.

• A good leader of people, skilled in setting personal objectives and giving feedback.

• Experienced with budgets to increase income and control costs (including managing stock and waste).

• A people person, with a friendly attitude and great communication skills.

• Aware of health and safety compliance.

 

The package

 

 

 

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

 

 

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Tax-free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• EV car lease scheme 

• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most Trust places

Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.