Title:  Junior F&B Manager

Aramark UK is looking to hire a dedicated Junior Food & Beverage Manager to join the team at Chessington World of Adventures Resort. This is an exciting, permanent and full-time opportunity reporting into our Senior Food & Beverage Manager on site.

The role will suit someone with a high street / quick serve background and runs a 5 over 7 shift pattern. You will organise, direct and evaluate food and beverage service across multiple food units to allow for smooth operation and production.

During quieter periods, you will focus on project work such as menu development (creating the recipes and trialling) and marketing plans as these are all created and developed in-house. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a very happy and engaged team within a large business where all ideas are encouraged. If you enjoy leading and motivating a team to deliver memorable dining experiences, we want to hear from you!

About Aramark UK

Welcome to your ultimate food service partner, revolutionising the way organisations across the UK dine. With a dynamic team of over 10,000 passionate professionals, we’re here to elevate your food experience, wherever you are - be it in Business and Industry, Sports and Entertainment, Education or Defence.

Every single day, we whip up over 265,000 delicious meals, keeping our customers satisfied and energised. Join us on our exciting growth journey!

What's in it for you...

• A salary of £27,925, plus eligibility for bonus
• Company pension
• Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
• Free Merlin magic passes
• Discounted food
• Free parking
• Access to an employee benefit scheme that offers discounts across hundreds of retail and leisure providers
• Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions
• FOOD! A plethora of opportunities to attend in-house events and try out the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)

A day in the life of a Junior Food & Beverage Manager:

• Organise, direct, and evaluate food and beverage service across multiple food units
• Maintain equipment to ensure smooth operation and production
• Know your unit inside-out, becoming the SME on operations, paperwork, menu, allergens and processes
• Ensure high standards of customer service
• Manage and respond to escalated guest complaints
• Purchase and control of inventory
• Complete stock counts (must be on-site during stock counts, unless on annual leave)
• Ensure accurate wasted is recorded
• Drive sales and control expenses
• Ensure practice and adherence to Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations
• Ensure audits and all requested paperwork is diligently completed on time
• Recruitment, training and coaching of staff
• Performance management of your team

You'll be set up for success if you have:

• Experience in an F&B role across multiple units
• Experience in a high volume, quick service environment
• Hands-on and highly organised
• Flexible availability (able to work weekends and evenings and a variety of shift patterns)

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey. 
 

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk 

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential. 

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.