We are looking for an experienced and highly capable Food and Beverage Manager to manage a very successful operation at a leading health and racquets club providing a full food and beverage service offering throughout the day as well as catering for functions and events on an ongoing basis for up to 200 guests.

The ideal candidate will have gained at least 2-3 years food and beverage/ Senior Operational management experience either from posts held working for a prestige contract and event caterer, or within a quality Hotel or Country Club operation, branded high street restaurant or large scale branded coffee outlet  The key pre-requisites are that you can ensure a comprehensive and professional F+B operation focusing on leadership, direction, innovation as well as ensuring the highest standards of safety and hygiene are maintained within this unique environment. 

You should be able to effectively monitor and manage the F+B team to achieve budget, deliver a quality product and be able to pre plan co-ordinate and host a variety of social events for the members of the club.  A knowledge of COSSH would be a bonus as would experience of reporting structures such as GP% versus budget and % payroll to sales.  

This role will ideally suit a manager who enjoys interacting with customers FOH and one who is interested in sport and now seeks a better work life balance. This role also provides a natural opportunity that will enable for those that wish it a transition from a career in catering management to one of more rounded management within the Sport’s & Leisure sector. YOU MUST BE A TEAM PLAYER. Benefits include free membership of this fantastic leisure club with unrivalled sporting facilities. 

David Lloyd Leisure is the leading racquets, health & fitness club group in the UK with 62 clubs across the country, over 350,000 members and over 5000 team members.  We have recently become part of London and Regional’s prestigious leisure business that includes the Next Generation, Harbour Club and Amida brands, so it is a very exciting time to be part of the growing business.

Our success is down to employing the best talent in the market and we have a comprehensive development programme for ambitious and successful team members from junior to senior management.

To apply please forward your CV and covering letter to SRG, our retained search and selection consultants outlining which position and location you are interested in and current salary details.