Food & Beverage Manager at BaxterStorey

Oxford, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Dec, 25

Salary

55000.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food And Beverage Knowledge, Team Leadership, Commercial Acumen, Mentoring, Training, Communication, Organizational Abilities, Strategic Thinking, Critical Reasoning, Health And Safety, Sustainability, Financial Management, Customer Service, Collaboration, Innovation

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company Description Title: Food and Beverage Manager Salary: £55k Location: Oxford Benefits: 28 Days holiday including bank holidays Plus your birthday off 3 volunteering days 3 days grandparent leave 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave Secondary carer leave Wedding/commitment day leave Free meals on shift Bespoke training and development opportunities Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels Pension and life insurance Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema Wellbeing hub Access to employee assistance programme Cycle to work scheme Do you have a passion for leading the way in providing genuine hospitality and impeccable service? Can you motivate a team? Are you friendly, professional and efficient? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, that’s why we’re looking for a Food and Beverage Manager who motivates their team to exceed expectations at every turn. As a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to open our doors to individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable moments. The Global Leadership Centre is situated in the heart of Oxford on a beautiful site on the banks of the River Thames, we have a unique opportunity for a passionate and mastery-based Food and Beverage Manager to head up this exciting new opening in Spring 2026. We have held a long-standing relationship with this world-leading client, and the right candidate is critical to ensuring the success of this exciting project. As part of the role, you will be involved in shaping the Food and Beverage proposition across the campus working in partnership with the Operations Manager whilst supporting the transition into GLC with a real focus on elevating our food and beverage offer, working alongside the other support services to deliver the best service delivery. We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that’s why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves. If you are a Food and Beverage Manager who thrives on delivering extraordinary experiences, and loves to inspire a harmonious and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you! Job Description Our ideal Food and Beverage Manager will demonstrate exceptional food and beverage knowledge and attention to detail, with proven experience leading large teams in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for overseeing the food and beverage proposition across our campus including GLC, our focus will be on training the team and delivering an exceptional food and beverage offer. We would also look for commercial acumen, and a personable leadership style to drive performance and engagement across all our food and beverage spaces. Lead, inspire, collaborate and support your direct reports to deliver consistently exceptional standards Build positive, credible and collaborative relationships & communication methods with clients and other key stakeholders in the business Continually look to develop your team through mentoring, training, recognition, and empowerment Create a culture of excellence with your team, continually striving to push the boundaries of brilliance through natural caring service, obsessive food standards and innovation Achieve business critical KPI's including Health and Safety, Sustainability, Financial and operational Collaborate with the culinary team to design and develop menus that exemplify the highest standards of food and beverage expertise, while leading from the front and engaging service partners and clients. Qualifications Previous experience commensurate with role 4/5* Hotel, beverage and bar background Experience with either property, lodging or room-division management Have a contagious passion for food and customer service You draw satisfaction from managing, training, and supporting a team Financially astute, you are very analytical and know how to create and maintain budgets and drive commercial performance Excellent delegation and influencing skills Meticulous organisational abilities; high attention to detail Concise and effective verbal and written communication Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills Works according to the BaxterStorey core values Additional Information For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve. We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of. Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us. Join us, and be part of the food revolution! BaxterStorey Values: ALWAYS VISIONARY We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail. WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people. CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better. FOREVER CONSCIOUS We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities. Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’. Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.

Responsibilities

The Food and Beverage Manager will oversee the food and beverage proposition across the campus, focusing on training the team and delivering exceptional service. They will collaborate with the culinary team to design menus and achieve business-critical KPIs.