Senior Food & Beverage Manager

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: Our client 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. They invite you to join them in their mission to enrich lives through the power of the arts. Their commitment to building a strong connection with their community is reflected in their core values:

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

Their 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, 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 their values, attract new audiences, raise visibility, and generate mutual benefit.

Bar Operations & Team Leadership:

• Lead the operational delivery of all bar services.
• 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 their 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 their 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 their Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) goals.
• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures in line with operational needs and compliance requirements.
• Line‑manage the Bar Supervisors and Bar team, ensuring 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, London. The standard working days are Monday to Sunday, including out of social hours shifts.