Food and Beverage Supervisor - The Soho Hotel - Food and Beverage

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and have a keen eye for detail? Firmdale Hotels is seeking a dedicated Food and Beverage Supervisor to join our award-winning team at The Soho Hotel.

Firmdale Hotels is renowned for its innovative design, unique style, and unparalleled service. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a loyal clientele and numerous accolades within the hospitality industry. The Soho Hotel, nestled in the heart of London, offers a vibrant and luxurious environment where both our guests and team members can thrive.

As a Food and Beverage Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our restaurant and bar. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee the daily activities, working closely with senior management and team members to maintain the highest standards of service and exceed our guests' expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the restaurant and bar, ensuring a seamless and high-quality service.
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with our guests, addressing any concerns and ensuring their experience is exceptional.
• Ensure all operations comply with health and safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Conduct daily briefings, motivate, develop, and retain a high-performing team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Work alongside the Food and Beverage Manager to ensure that all food and drink offerings meet our exacting standards of quality.
• Effectively communicate any guest feedback or operational issues to the Food & Beverage Manager, ensuring timely resolution.
• Stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities to keep our offerings competitive and appealing.

What you Need:

• Proven experience as a Restaurant or Food & Beverage Supervisor in a fast-paced, luxury venue.
• A genuine passion for food and beverage, with extensive knowledge of quality products and ingredients.
• An understanding of the current market and awareness of potential competitors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with guests and team members.
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure the highest standards of service and compliance.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate of £16.00 - £17.00 inclusive of service charge.
• Access to Wagestream our financial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day, benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching.
• Health cash plan (including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and complementary therapies)
• Discounted cinema tickets, gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants
• Complimentary meals on shift
• Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent
• Flexible scheduling without split shifts
• Dry cleaning service for work attire and discounted personal dry cleaning
• Enhanced holiday allowance based on length of service
• Season ticket loan for convenient commuting
• Ongoing training, professional development, and fully funded English lessons
• Regular social events, team activities, and fitness sessions
• Benefits like cycle to work scheme and annual long service awards
• One allocated paid day per year for volunteering work
• Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks
• And much more!!

Why join Firmdale Hotels?

Firmdale Hotels is an international, award winning group of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York. World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotels are trailblazers in hospitality and design.

We are delighted to have been recognised by the hospitality and travel industries for the great work our teams have achieved. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades:

• Times Best Places to Work 2024
• The Kings Award for Enterprise 2024 for outstanding contribution to International Trade
• Manager of the Year – Helle Jensen – Cateys 2024
• Hotel Chef of the Year Finalist - Jamie Atkinson - Hotel Cateys 2024
• Food & Beverage Manager of the Year Finalist - Pedro Paulo - Hotel Cateys 2024
• Ham Yard Hotel - two AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence, Ham Yard Bar & Restaurant, 2024 as well as an AA Breakfast Award
• Dorset Square Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024
• Warren Street Hotel - Travel & Leisure ‘IT List’ best hotels in the world
• Whitby Hotel, Crosby Street and Warren Street - Michelin keys
• The Soho Hotel and Ham Yard - Conde Nast Traveller 2023 Top Hotels in London.
• Number Sixteen - Best Boutique Hotels in London, The Times, 2024.

You can see a full list of our awards and accolades here: https://www.firmdalehotels.com/b/awards-accolades/

Join us at The Soho Hotel and be part of a team that values excellence, creativity, and a genuine passion for hospitality. Apply now to start your journey with Firmdale Hotels!

In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.