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Job details
Salary Grade G, SCP 24-28, £36,581 to £40,444 per annum
Terms and Conditions: Full time, Permanent, 37 hours per week
Department: Place
Interview date: 5th & 6th November 2026
Food & Beverage Manager
Following a £13.5m refurbishment, King George's Hall is seeking to employ an experienced commercially driven Food & Beverage Manager!
This is a hands-on management role with responsibility for the day-to-day operation and commercial performance of our bars and food service, ensuring consistently high standards of service, quality and customer experience.
You will be responsible for leading and developing the F&B team, maximising sales and profitability, controlling wage and operating costs, and continually developing our food and beverage offer.
Key Responsibilities
- Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of bars and food & beverage operations.
- Lead, motivate and develop the F&B team, creating a positive, professional and high-performing culture.
- Manage staff wages and labour costs, ensuring staffing levels are appropriate to trading levels and business needs.
- Take ownership of food and beverage budgets, forecasting and profit & loss, identifying opportunities to improve income and profitability.
- Develop and continually improve the food offer, pre-concert buffet and banqueting.
- Develop the drinks and bar offer, including product selection, pricing, promotions and sales opportunities.
- Monitor food and beverage GP, stock levels, wastage, purchasing and portion control.
- Ensure excellent standards of customer service, presentation, cleanliness and compliance across all F&B areas.
- Take responsibility for licensing compliance, including adherence to the premises licence, licensing conditions and relevant legislation.
- Ensure all staff understand and comply with licensing, health & safety, food safety and responsible service requirements.
- Analyse sales and performance data and implement actions to improve commercial results.
- Plan staffing and operations around events, busy periods and seasonal trading.
- Handle customer feedback and complaints professionally, using feedback to improve the operation.
- Work closely with the wider management team to deliver the venue's overall commercial and operational objectives.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has proven experience in a Food & Beverage Manager, Hospitality Manager or senior F&B leadership role.
- Has strong commercial awareness and understands P&L, GP, labour costs and budgeting.
- Has experience managing busy bars and food operations.
- Is confident managing, coaching and motivating a team.
- Understands licensing requirements and the responsibilities involved in operating a licensed premises.
- Is organised, proactive and able to make sound commercial decisions.
- Has excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Leads from the front and is comfortable being hands-on when required.
- Is passionate about delivering an outstanding customer experience while maintaining strong commercial discipline.
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Contact Details:
Blackburn with Darwen Council Recruitment Team
