Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

The Assistant Food & Beverage Manager will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a unifiedFood & Beverage operation across catering, bar and events.This role is integral to ensuring consistent standards, efficient operations and a high-qualitycustomer experience across all outlets and services are delivered.You will support the Food & Beverage Operations Manager in the day-to-day management ofservice delivery, team leadership, stock control, ordering and rota planning, while also takingresponsibility for leading shifts, events and functions across campus.This is a highly operational, hands-on role requiring strong leadership, organisational skills and apassion for hospitality and service excellence., 1. Lead and manage day-to-day Food & Beverage operations across catering, bar and events 2. Be proactive and creative to deliver commercial targets 1Updated June 2026 3. Plan, oversee and deliver events, functions and hospitality across campus 4. Supervise, motivate and coordinate team members across multiple F&B service areas 5. Lead team briefings and ensure effective staff deployment in line with business needs 6. Support recruitment, training and ongoing development of staff to maintain service standards 7. Undertake first-line performance management and promote a positive team culture 8. Help prepare and manage staff rotas in line with demand and budgetary parameters 9. Keep up to date with trends, themes and opportunities across the sector 10. Manage ordering of food, beverages and consumables in line with operational requirements 11. Monitor stock levels, control wastage and ensure effective stock management processes 12. Support delivery of financial targets through cost control, labour management and driving sales 13. Work collaboratively with internal departments to ensure seamless delivery of services and events 14. Maintain high standards of food safety, health & safety and compliance across all operations 15. Deputise for the Food & Beverage Operations Manager as required, supporting operational continuityGeneral responsibilities:

• The University is committed to equality of opportunity. All staff are required to comply with
current legislation, University policies and good practice guidance.
• All staff are required to act in a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and
vulnerable adults at all times. The post holder must be familiar with and adhere to appropriate safeguarding policies and guidance and participate in related mandatory/statutory training. Managers have a responsibility to ensure their team members understand their individual responsibilities with regard to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
• All staff are required to participate in the University appraisal process and should ensure they
are familiar with the process and plan time to prepare for their appraisal. Following the appraisal, staff are expected to undertake in any necessary learning and development and work towards the objectives that have been set.
• The University expects staff to attend any training designated as mandatory and to undertake
learning and development activities to support their role. Managers must facilitate learning and development within their teams.
• It is a condition of employment that staff will not disclose any information obtained in the
course of their duties other than to those entitled to receive it. The post holder must ensure that the confidentiality of personal data remains secure and that restricted information or highly restricted information to which they have access remains confidential during and after their employment at Royal Agricultural University. All staff must undergo appropriate data protection training as required.
• All absence from work must be reported in accordance with the University's absence
procedures and recorded on iTrent.
• The University acknowledges its responsibility to provide a safe, smoke free environment, to
its employees, service users and visitors. It is the policy of the University not to allow smoking on University premises other than in specifically designated areas. 2Updated June 2026University ValuesAs a University we have chosen five values to underpin our learning community. These are the valueswhich we will all work by and for which we want the RAU to be known. We are:
• Collaborative - we believe in the power of working together. We are stronger as a community
of practice - inspiring each other, identifying shared goals, and providing reciprocal support leads to greater success.
• Open-Minded - we are receptive to new ideas and we value the diversity of experiences and
skills. We are committed to listening to everyone across the RAU community.
• Resourceful - we adopt creative approaches to achieve our goals while setting higher
standards, promoting professionalism and sustainability.
• Responsible - individually and collectively we take accountability for our actions working with
integrity to achieve the highest ethical standards.
• Inclusive - we acknowledge the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and are
committed to maintaining an environment that seeks to eliminate all forms of discrimination and respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.

Qualifications or A - Application form Desirable (D) B - Interview C - Presentation Good standard of education including GCSE English & Maths E A Qualification in Hospitality, Catering or Management D A Personal Licence (or willingness to obtain) D A Essential (E) Measured by; Knowledge, Skills & Experience or A - Application form Desirable (D) B - Interview C - Presentation Experience in a supervisory or management role within E A, B hospitality or food & beverage Experience of leading shifts or service in a hospitality or E A, B events environment Strong people management and team leadership skills E A, B Experience of rota planning and workforce deployment D A, B Knowledge of stock control, ordering and supplier D A, B management Understanding of financial performance, cost control and D A, B KPIs Excellent customer service and communication skills E A, B 3Updated June 2026 Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment E A, B Competent IT skills (Microsoft Office and operational E A systems) Essential (E) Measured by; Other requirements or A - Application form Desirable (D) B - Interview C - Presentation Flexible approach to working hours including evenings and E A, B weekends Proactive, organised and solutions-focused E A, B Strong team player E A, B Professional, approachable and confident E A, B Passion for delivering high-quality food & beverage E A, B experiences