Head of Food & Beverage

Hotel Indigo Gloucester is on the lookout for a dynamic Head of Food and Beverage to inspire and lead in our brand-new, highly anticipated hotel opening. Join the excitement and become part of the Hotel Indigo family!

Hotel Indigo Torquay, opening in 2025, promises a stimulating new addition to this idyllic coastal town. Nestled along the stunning English Riviera, the hotel will offer guests breathtaking views of Tor Bay and access to some of Torquay's most iconic beaches and walking trails where you can truly appreciate nature. Close to local attractions, including the historic Torre Abbey and the lively harbour, guests can also indulge in the region's renowned culinary scene featuring fresh seafood and artisanal delights. Hotel Indigo will provide a unique and memorable experience, offering a tonic for the body, imagination and soul; capturing the spirit of this longstanding English seaside location.

As the Head of Food and Beverage, your day-to-day will be driven by our Guests' needs, however you can expect to cover the following duties and responsibilities (not all encompassing):

• Developing and implementing an F&B strategy that aligns with our overall Hotel goals and strategies, managing the day-to-day operations and costs to maximise profitability throughout the operations.
• Supporting, training and coaching our Restaurant Manager and Bar Manager to ensure the smooth running of our F&B operation and continuously promoting high standards of service.
• Assisting in the recruitment, training and development of various team members within the team (such as Bartenders, Waiters and Waitresses).
• Working with the wider Hotel team and more specifically with our Executive Head Chef to ensure a consistent approach across our Hotel when it comes to service.
• Overseeing and owning the finances of our F&B department, working closely with our Finance Team and GM to report on financial performance and always striving to improve efficiency.

We are searching for a true service superstar, someone who thrives in providing our Guests with an excellent service throughout their stay. In addition to this, we are looking for someone who has:

• Experience as a Head of F&B, F&B Director, or Senior F&B Manager within a similar style property.
• Knowledge of F&B offerings, whilst also keeping up to date with both local and national trends within this area.
• Ability to work both Front of House to support our team whilst also having the ability and experience to complete administrative tasks when needed.
• Experience recruiting and training a team, would be a plus if you have worked in an opening before.

Just like no two Hotel Indigos are alike, we believe no two individuals are alike. Therefore, we offer our colleagues with a wide range of additional benefits to support you. By taking a confident step in your career and joining us, you can expect to receive:

• Financial security – Up to £45,000.00 per annum, guaranteed hours, a free meal on shift, paid holidays, subsidised unsocial hour travel support and enhanced sick pay!
• Growth and development – extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice.
• Colleague perks – worldwide discounted room rates and discounted F&B whilst on employee rate (IHG has over 6,000 hotels and growing), plus generous friends and family rate. Discounts through our portal on your supermarket shop, experiences and loads of retailers on our perks portal.
• Wellbeing – generous maternity/paternity pay, employee assistance programme available 24/7 and access to mental health first-aiders.

If you are looking to join a Hotel company where you can be your authentic self, unite a shared passion for local discovery and celebrate your creative and fun-loving nature… click apply today to see where this adventure could take you!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK. At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.