Senior Food and Beverage Manager

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Senior Food and Beverage Manager

ABOUT US

Aberdeen Performing Arts is a thriving creative hub at the heart of the North East, serving as a cornerstone for performing arts, community engagement, and talent development. Our three iconic city centre venues-His Majesty's Theatre, Music Hall, and Lemon Tree-are celebrated on national and international circuits, playing a vital role in Aberdeen and Scotland's cultural scene.

We deliver distinctive arts and cultural programmes that inspire audiences and leave a lasting legacy. Beyond performances, we foster talent, support professional development, and run engaging creative activities and workshops for all ages in our venues, schools, and community spaces.

In addition to our artistic pursuits, we operate two café bars, four bars, and a dynamic conference and events business, creating exceptional dining and hospitality experiences for all.

A Snapshot of Our Year

• 1,000,000+ visitors through our doors
• 350,000+ tickets sold
• 700+ performances hosted
• 3 Festivals: Granite Noir, Light the Blue, and Rise Up
• 15,000+ creative learning engagements
• 450+ visiting artists and companies
• 250+ employees
• £13m+ turnover

Our Vision

We aim to ascend as leaders in the cultural sector, nurturing talent, and driving sustainable development across the region. Over the next five years, our ambition is to solidify our place as a vibrant hub for arts, community, and civic life. Through initiatives in city centre regeneration, social impact, and placemaking, we are enriching the creative, social, and economic vitality of the North-east of Scotland.

Our Core Values

• Curiosity: Always seeking new ideas and opportunities.
• Optimism: Believing in what's possible.
• Loyalty: Building trust and strong relationships.
• Teamwork: Achieving together.
• Resilience: Thriving in the face of challenges.

THE ROLE

Are you passionate about hospitality, food, and delivering unforgettable dining experiences? Aberdeen Performing Arts is looking for a talented Senior Food and Beverage Manager to lead and elevate our culinary and bar offerings across three iconic venues. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Commercial, you'll oversee a skilled team, develop innovative strategies, and work alongside senior leadership to deliver commercial success and operational excellence.

Your Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and deliver a visionary strategy for hospitality, food, and beverage operations.
• Identify and implement new revenue streams and innovative business initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape and execute Trading Company priorities.

Team Leadership

• Inspire and lead the hospitality team to consistently deliver exceptional service.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and performance management, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Champion collaboration and continuous improvement across departments.

Operations Management

• Oversee all food and beverage outlets, ensuring quality and adherence to brand standards across bars, cafés, restaurants, and sales points.
• Work closely with chefs to craft cost-effective, customer-focused menus.
• Collaborate with assistant managers to maximise sales margins and operational efficiency.
• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, licensing, and environmental standards.

Financial and Quality Control

• Manage a £1.3 million budget with a focus on profitability and efficiency.
• Implement effective stock management and cost-control measures to minimise waste.
• Monitor financial performance and provide comprehensive updates and insights.

Customer Experience & Events

• Foster a customer-first culture, using feedback to continually improve service standards.
• Partner with the events team to deliver outstanding food and beverage services for conferences and special occasions.

WORKING WITH US

Based at the Music Hall, you'll have the opportunity to work across all three of our iconic venues. This is a full-time role, working five days from seven, with evening and weekend availability required to support our vibrant operations.

• Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
• Holidays: 32 days (inclusive of public holidays), rising to 37 days with length of service
• Benefits: Comprehensive staff perks and development opportunities

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for an exceptional leader with a passion for food, drink, and delivering memorable experiences.

• Proven Expertise: Significant experience in senior food and beverage roles with a strong track record of commercial success.
• Leadership Skills: A natural communicator and problem-solver, capable of leading transformational change and building high-performing teams.
• Proactive and Collaborative: Skilled at forging relationships and committed to team development.

This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of hospitality at Aberdeen Performing Arts. Join us and help create exceptional experiences for every visitor who walks through our doors!

For more information about Aberdeen Performing Arts, and to apply online, visit https://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/work-with-us.

Alternatively, send your CV and covering letter, (in a format which is most comfortable to you), to [email protected], telling us:

• why you would love to work with Aberdeen Performing Arts
• why you are perfect for this role
• how you would create a SPARK

Please also complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

You may wish to apply by video or audio in addition to sending us your CV. To do this please ensure it is saved in an easily accessible format and send via a We Transfer link to [email protected]. Videos should be no longer than 5 minutes long (maximum). If you have access requirements or need additional support to apply or to progress your application, please let us know so we can help - this information will not be a factor in our decision making. We run a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, which offers disabled people or those who are care experienced a guaranteed interview, if they meet the essential criteria for the role. Please let us know in your application if you would like to be considered in the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to the principle of diversity and inclusion in all areas. In that spirit, applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives are encouraged to apply.

This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.