Join the ASM Global team at our new state-of-the-art venue in Derby, opening Spring 2025!
Situated in the heart of Derby’s city centre, this multi-purpose destination aims to be a community hub for both business and entertainment.
About Becketwell Live
Becketwell is a cutting-edge events complex with a capacity of up to 3,500 people. It is designed to host a variety of events, including large corporate conferences, exhibitions, trade shows, major touring concerts, stand-up comedy, family performances, and sporting events. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a brand-new venue from the ground up.
Role Overview
The Head of Food and Beverage is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the F&B department within the venue. This leadership role focuses on maintaining exceptional service standards, ensuring strict adherence to food safety protocols, and driving revenue growth. The position requires a strong emphasis on effective control systems, team development, and the overall guest experience.
What we can offer
You will work hard at ASM, but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave
We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you’re contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy.
A healthy contribution of % Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list.
Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield; ASM will support with these unexpected costs. For you and any children.
We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace.
We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join ASM you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the venue's strategic plans and objectives as part of the Senior Management Team, providing inspired direction for the F&B department.
- Assist in developing and delivering the business plan by optimizing revenue streams, maximizing cost efficiencies, and implementing innovative strategies.
- Ensure adherence to F&B SOPs, manage administrative duties (cash handling, stock management, reporting), and oversee event setups, bar areas, and restaurant services.
- Implement and monitor food safety policies, ensuring compliance with regulations, HACCP procedures, and the company’s Food Safety Management System.
- Oversee recruitment, training, and development of the F&B team, ensuring efficient staffing for events and compliance with SOPs and safety standards.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Experience of working in a senior role in a similar, high volume, customer focused venue.
- Holder of a Personal Licence (Desirable)
- Level 3 Award in Food Safety for Catering.
- Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness and Control in Catering.
- Level 2 Award in HACCP for Catering.
- Knowledge of the local and regional entertainment offers and venues.
- Sound knowledge of budgeting, stock and margin control.
- Ability to manage several tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Excellent organisation and planning skills with the ability to work flexibly.
- Experience in the management of statutory requirements.
Recruitment Process Outlined:
1st Stage- Intro Call with Talent Team
2nd Stage- F2F Meeting with General Manager
3rd Stage - TBC
Inclusive Workplace
At ASM Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There’s never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one.
We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.
If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.
If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date.