Senior Food & Beverage Manager in City of London

Reports to: Head of Events and Commercial Partnerships

Salary: £32,000pa (£40,000 pa pro-rata)

Annual Leave: 22 Days + bank holidays pro-rata

Conditions: Permanent position part time

Hours: 32 hours per week inclusive of paid breaks, worked across a flexible rota split between working at the bar and in the office. Evening and weekend work required.

Responsible for: Bar Supervisors and Permanent Bar Staff

Background: Brixton House is more than just a cultural space; it is a vibrant community hub where creativity thrives, voices are heard, and everyone is welcomed and celebrated. Our vision is to empower the undervalued, unheard, and excluded communities through our creative and cultural spaces. We believe in creating a haven where every voice matters, where stories from all walks of life can be shared and celebrated. Our mission is rooted in the rich and influential history of Ovalhouse Theatre, from which Brixton House has emerged as a dynamic new cultural hub. We are dedicated to presenting and collaborating with voices and perspectives that are often marginalised in mainstream funded culture. Our commitment to building a strong connection with our community is reflected in our core values:

• Always be welcoming to our international community.
• Be radical and progressive in our thinking and activities.
• Be collaborative in our ambitions nurturing new relationships locally, and beyond Brixton.
• Always celebrate our unique identity and growing accomplishments.

Our Food & Beverage (F&B) offer is a vital part of this experience from bustling bar service during performances, to pop-up catering residencies, and partnerships with values-aligned food and drink brands.

Purpose of the role: The Senior F&B Manager oversees all bar operations at Brixton House, ensuring high standards of service, operational efficiency, and financial performance. This role will work closely with the Bar Staff, Events Team and Duty Management teams to deliver excellent hospitality and a welcoming audience experience. The postholder will also support the development and delivery of an in-house catering residency model, nurturing relationships with guest food providers and exploring strategic brand partnerships that reflect Brixton House's values, attract new audiences, raise visibility, and generate mutual benefit.

Bar Operations & Team Leadership:

• Lead the operational delivery of all bar services across Brixton House.
• Line-manage Bar Supervisors and F&B staff, ensuring effective recruitment, training, rostering, and performance management.
• Maintain consistently high customer service standards and operational best practice in cash handling, stock control, and licensing compliance.
• Liaise closely with FOH, Events Team and Duty Managers to ensure smooth service and communication during events.
• Deliver on income targets by optimising staffing, sales and upselling techniques, and menu offer.

Catering Residency & Partnerships:

• Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of Brixton House's catering residency model, ensuring strong collaboration with rotating or long-term food partners.
• Identify, approach, and nurture values-aligned F&B brand partnerships, in partnership with Head of Marketing, that can drive footfall, raise Brixton House's profile, and create mutually beneficial promotional opportunities.
• Work with the Head of Events and Commercial Partnership and the in-house marketing team to promote catering residencies and partnerships to audiences and the wider community.
• Work cross-departmentally with Senior Producer to develop a new House After Dark series of events and activations.

Operational Management:

• Ensure all F&B operations are accessible, inclusive, and meet Brixton House's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) goals.
• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures in line with operational needs and compliance requirements.
• Line manages the Bar Supervisors and Bar team, ensure staffing is adequate across events (rotas).
• Oversee stock management processes, including supplier liaison, sign off orders, stock takes, and wastage monitoring.
• Act as Duty Bar Manager during events where required.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, hygiene, and sustainability across the F&B operation.
• Ensure policies and procedures are in place and up to date.
• Contract management for maintenance and repair.

Reporting & Administration:

• Track and analyse trading patterns, sales performance, and stock data to inform strategic decisions.
• Report to the Head of Events and Commercial Partnerships on opportunities to improve service, generate revenue, and enhance the audience experience.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, partners, and contractors to ensure service quality and cost efficiency.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Significant proven experience in bar and/or F&B management, ideally in a cultural or events setting.
• Experience working in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse teams.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and developing partnership opportunities.
• Strong understanding of stock control, cash reconciliation, and licensing laws.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• A commitment to delivering inclusive, values-driven hospitality experiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and EPOS software.

Desirable:

• Experience of brand partnership development in the F&B sector.
• Familiarity with community-focused or independent hospitality models.
• Knowledge of local and London-wide food and drink trends.

Basic Terms & Conditions:

Place of work will primarily be Brixton House, 385 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW9 8GL. The standard working days are Monday to Sunday, including out of social hours shifts.

How to Apply:

To apply, you should describe what attracts you to this position and provide clear evidence of your ability to meet the criteria outlined in the Job Description. Visit our website and complete the below:

• Log into our hire platform (Hireful), and complete the basic information.
• Upload your CV.
• Upload letter of application, no more than two sides of A4, size 12 font.

Deadline: Wednesday 27th May 2026 9am

First Interviews: Tuesday 2nd June and Wednesday 3rd June 2026.

Second Interview: Tuesday 2nd June 2026.

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