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Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

  • Location: Oxford
  • Salary: £34000 - £34500 per annum, Benefits: Amazing pension, great work life balance
  • Job Type:Permanent
  • Sector: Hospitality
  • Contact: Jonathan Taylor
  • Contact Email: j.taylor@select.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 03301 743817
  • Job Ref: SF61677
Elevate your hospitality career with a prestigious Oxford college! My client is seeking an ambitious Assistant Front of House Manager to join their esteemed catering team. This exciting £34,000 per annum role, born from an internal promotion, offers a unique opportunity to showcase your leadership skills in a world-renowned academic setting.

As Assistant Front of House Manager, you'll be at the heart of delivering exceptional catering services across the college. You'll work closely with the Front of House Manager, overseeing a diverse range of operations from daily dining to high-profile events.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Ensuring service excellence: Maintain the highest standards of food and beverage service, exceeding expectations of college members and conference delegates alike.
  • Staff management: Organise and direct meal periods, assigning staff efficiently and monitoring their appearance and performance.
  • Event coordination: Play a key role in successful delivery of Alumni & Development functions, SCR events, and conferences across multiple college sites.
  • Quality control: Oversee table layouts, meal preparations, and maintain impeccable food hygiene standards, including careful management of dietary requirements and allergens.
  • Administrative duties: In the Front of House Manager's absence, manage rotas, respond to catering enquiries, and prepare payroll information.
  • Stock management: Conduct regular audits in Hall, SCR, and Café areas.
  • Training and development: Support staff inductions and ongoing training to ensure top-quality service and compliance with regulations.
  • Health and safety: Ensure adherence to food safety, hygiene, and COSHH regulations.
This Assistant Front of House Manager role offers an attractive package:
  • Competitive salary of £34,000 per annum
  • Excellent work-life balance with 40-hour work weeks
  • Outstanding pension scheme for long-term financial security
  • Prestigious Oxford college work environment
  • Christmas closure period
Join a dedicated team that values excellence, tradition, and innovation. As Assistant Front of House Manager, you'll work alongside passionate professionals, contributing to the college's stellar reputation for hospitality. This role provides an ideal platform to enhance your skills and potentially advance your career within the institution.

Ready to take your hospitality management career to new heights? This Assistant Front of House Manager position offers an unparalleled blend of challenge, reward, and prestige. Seize this opportunity to make your mark in one of Oxford's distinguished colleges. Apply now to embark on an exciting new chapter as Assistant Front of House Manager!