Food & Beverage Manager
Core
Lead the Food & Beverage department to drive commercial performance, operational efficiency, and premium member experiences in a high-energy club environment.
Role type
Senior Food & Beverage Manager (Head of Department)
Builds
F&B operations, team culture, and commercial results for Virgin Active clubs
Domain
Hospitality / Fitness & Wellness
Required skills
F&B operations management, team leadership and coaching, commercial KPIs and budgeting, inventory and stock control, food safety compliance, service standard delivery, financial performance analysis
Preferred skills
Hospitality qualifications, Food Safety Supervisor certification, strategic planning, cross-department collaboration
Technologies
Club management systems, inventory management tools, financial reporting software
Responsibilities
Lead daily F&B operations to achieve revenue and margin targets; manage team recruitment, development, and performance; ensure food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards; optimize product mix, pricing, and promotions; maintain accurate stock control and waste management; oversee opening, closing, and cash-handling procedures; collaborate with other departments to align F&B initiatives with club goals
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities