Head of Food & Beverage

We are looking for a driven, talented individual who will have an influential leadership role in driving a growing team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences. Our hotel overlooks the beautiful Rutland landscape with a picturesque courtyard, with a kitchen brigade providing fine dining using many ingredients sourced from the wealth of fine produce found in the locality. Encircled by idyllic surroundings on the north shore of Rutland Water, the hotel is a tranquil rural haven, close to the charming market towns of Oakham and Uppingham.

We are looking to build our following further by continuing to dedicate ourselves to the quality of our fresh and local food, our impressive standard of service which we work tirelessly to maintain, and of course our talented team who strive to create both an enjoyable working environment and a perfect guest experience.

We can offer you:

• An amazing opportunity of joining and being part of a very exciting adventure.
• An excellent starting salary or hourly rate, plus generous tronc to top up your monthly earnings.
• Access personalised training, buddy programmes, clear career paths and genuine opportunities for your development.
• Discounted rates across our restaurants and hotels for you, family and friends to enjoy.
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay before pay date and save directly from your salary.
• 28 days' holiday + birthday off (including Bank Holidays).
• Team recognition programme to celebrate your achievements.
• Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent - earn up to £1000.
• Flexible scheduling without split shifts.
• Complimentary team meals on shift.
• Exciting Long Service Awards - dinners for two with all the trimmings, complimentary room stays with breakfast and dinner, theatre tickets to the West End, and so much more.
• Industry supplier trips and visits, as well as access to masterclasses and workshops.
• Flexibility to move across our Group, as you develop with us.

You will be:

• Committed to outstanding service and have natural hosting skills.
• An inspirational leader who is able to coach your team, in partnership with our Group Learning & Development Manager.
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience across all outlets at our hotel, including our Weddings and Events venue.
• Approachable and passionate with an enthusiastic, positive manner.
• Able to lead F&B meetings and briefings, plan ahead and create effective strategies.
• Ensure company standards are consistently delivered and HODs deliver the relevant training to our team members.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop the Food and Beverage team.
• Set departmental targets and objectives, work schedules, budgets, and SOPs.
• Evaluate guest satisfaction levels with a focus on continuous improvement.

You will have:

• A natural ability to deliver impeccable guest experience.
• 2-3 years' managerial experience in a premium hotel or restaurant environment.
• A desire to be your best, and advance your career with a growing hotel group.
• A real passion for food & wine and service standards of excellence.
• An eye for attention to detail.
• Business acumen to help drive revenue growth.
• The ability to convert turnover into profit by reaching set KPIs.

At Signet Collection, we believe that our appearance reflects the luxury and elegance our guests expect when they stay with us. As you consider joining our team, we want to remind you of the importance of presenting yourself in a way that reflects our style of hospitality; warm, charming, and polished.

So, if this inspires you and you would like to be a part of our team on this exciting adventure, we would love to hear from you!