Job Title: Food and Beverage Manager Responsible to: Operations Director Responsible for: Cafe and Bar team Rate of pay: £20,,000 - £22,000 pa depending on experience

37.5 hours per week (flexible due to the nature of NTR’s business)

Effective date of job description: August 2015 Purpose of the Job: The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for managing the day to day food & beverage, including Phipps Cafe/Bar, Matcham Bar and theatre operations of New Theatre Royal in a professional manner, while continually exceeding customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities: Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overall management of the of the food & beverage operation. • Ensure all customers are provided with an outstanding service. • Ensure café, and bar operations are opened and closed according to policy. • Implement strict stock controls to ensure food and beverage rotation. • Responsible for ordering supplies and account control and establishing relationship with

suppliers ensuring the business receives competitive terms. • Responsible to assist in menu planning, development and meal specials. • Responsible for food quality, and presentation. • Ensure that New Theatre Royal operates within the Public licence. • Ensure waste is minimised and properly recorded. • Work with other team leads to assist with special events and Minghella Studio

programming. • responsible for high levels of hygiene control and health and safety throughout the

department • Ensure all kitchens and eating areas are organised and maintain a high level of

cleanliness.

Financial

• Manage the Food and Beverage budget. • Maintain accurate accounting and review of PnL accounts to ensure KPI`s are met • Ability to really drive the team and achieve targets. • Ensure proper cash management controls are followed by all food & beverage staff

members, as per policy.

Team management

• Provides leadership and guidance to all team members. • Ensure the food & beverage operations are properly staffed with trained competent

individuals. • Responsible for staff development and ensuring high levels of customer service.

General

• Other duties as assigned by the Operations Director

PERSON SPECIFICATION E – Essential D – Desirable

1. Specific Knowledge & Experience Rating

Strong management skills E Experience of working within a food and beverage industry E Food Hygiene certificate E Experience of managing a budget and cash handling E Excellent interpersonal skills to build close working relationships with

customers, colleagues and suppliers E

Experience of meeting financial targets E Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and

holidays E

First aid D Personal licence D Health and safety D Minimum two years’ experience in managing a small team. D

2. Skills & Abilities

A flexible and energetic approach to work to achieve agreed deadlines within tight schedules.

E

Ability to work quickly and professionally at busy times. E A key team player with the aptitude to work on their own. E Experience of budget monitoring and contributing to financial

forecasting. E

Good computer literacy and a good working knowledge of Microsoft office systems

E

Experience in the theatre, events or creative industries preferred. D