Assistant Food and Beverage Manager - Harrogate

• Assistant Food and Beverage Manager - Harrogate* Crowne Plaza Harrogate is looking for an Assistant Food and Beverage Manager to take day-to-day ownership of the hotel's F&B outlets - restaurant, bar and room service - with real accountability for cost control, forecasting and standards. *The Role* * Manage the daily running of the food and beverage outlets, ensuring service standards are consistently met across restaurant, bar and room service * Plan, organise and direct the F&B operation, including administration, marketing and promotion of the outlets * Take responsibility and accountability for outlet profitability and revenue generation * Implement and maintain control measures so that F&B costs, labour costs, productivity and operating supply costs stay in line with budget * Prepare weekly and monthly forecasts for restaurant, bar and room service * Carry out Duty Management shifts according to business needs * Participate in departmental meetings to review progress against business plan goals * Maintain a strong working knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety procedures * Keep clear, regular communication with the Food and Beverage Manager, Head Chef, Conference and Events Manager and Operations Manager We're looking for a strong leader with good interpersonal and training skills, someone service-oriented with an eye for detail, and a motivator who gets the best out of a team. *Working Hours* We operate 7 days a week, 365 days a year, so this role involves a range of shifts and days, with more demand generally during evenings and weekends.

Exact shift patterns and contracted hours can be discussed at interview. *Supporting Your Hospitality Career Growth* * Fully funded apprenticeship programmes, including nationally recognised courses alongside our detailed brand training * Internal development programmes designed to support you as you grow within your role * Monthly and annual team member service awards, recognising and celebrating your achievements *About the Hotel* Set in the centre of Harrogate, Crowne Plaza Harrogate offers six fully equipped meeting spaces for up to 400 guests, with a dedicated Meetings Director on site, and is directly connected to the Harrogate Convention Centre - making it a natural base for conference and events business as well as leisure guests.

The hotel's Springs Restaurant and Springs Bar serve food and drink throughout the day, and guests have access to an on-site gym.

Harrogate itself is a Victorian spa town in the heart of Yorkshire, known for its boutique shopping, high-quality eateries and green spaces including the Valley Gardens, with the town's train station just a short walk from the hotel. *Benefits* Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family * Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just 30 Bed and Breakfast * Discounted stays for friends and family * 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars * Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled * Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more * Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle To Work Scheme * Generous refer-a-friend bonuses, starting at 250 Caring for your health and wellbeing, both in and outside of work * A calendar of wellness activities - from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual #HealthyHabits campaign * Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24 / 7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing * Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just 5 per month We're an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.

At Valor Hospitality, we actively welcome applications from candidates of all diverse backgrounds. Every application is carefully reviewed against the relevant skills and experience for the role, and we'll be in touch if you're a good match and have been selected for interview. If you need any support at any stage of the recruitment process, or reasonable adjustments to help you do your best, please email our team at belonging@valoreurope.com. Please note that employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK.