Food & Beverage Assistant Manager

You will be leading the Food & Beverage team alongside the F&B manager, coaching, nurturing, and developing the team to deliver fantastic service to our visitors.

The Hours: 1950 hrs per year (working 37.5 hours per week), 5 over 7 days as we are a seven day week business, the average shift is 9.30am –5.30pm however there will also be 10am-6pm shifts depending on the needs of the business There are no split shifts and evenings as we are predominately a day business, includes weekends.

This role is what we refer to as annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year.

The Salary: £23,447 pa

Duration: Permanent

Interview Date: Thursday 3rd August & Monday 7th August

Benefits: we offer a range of benefits to help you look after the things that matter most to you - whether that’s helping you to save for your future, getting discounts on your weekly shop, or supporting you to find a healthy work-life balance. Please read our Package, below, to see what we can offer you.

What it’s like to work here:This role is based at Knightshayes Court, Tiverton, EX16 7RQ

To find out more about what it’s like to work within “Food & Beverage” at the National Trust, click here to watch our video.

Most of our locations are not accessible by public transport and therefore we encourage you to consider how you would commute here before you apply.

What you’ll be doing:You will work with our Food & Beverage Manager to manage our entire Food & Beverage operation. You will always consider how we can do it better, more efficiently, and how we can deliver an even tastier result for our visitors.

As an Assistant Manager you will support the team to ensure we are compliant and that every food and drink order is beautifully presented and served with a smile.

Using your excellent attention to detail, you will ensure all signage is displayed correctly and the food served, looks delicious.

You will also support from a financial aspect to ensure stock & waste is managed and seek opportunities to increase income.

You will receive a bespoke induction along with allergen/food safety training. Further professional training & development opportunities are available

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

Who we’re looking forYou’ll need to be/have;

• Good people management skills, including setting personal objectives and providing feedback

• Knowledge of budgets, increasing income and controlling costs, including stock and waste management

• Helpful & friendly with a positive attitude

• Customer focused with great communication skills

• Aware of Health & Safety compliance

The packageThe 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

• Perks at work discounts i.e. 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 locations

• Independent financial advice