Company Overview
Woodhall Country Park is an 80-acre holiday park set within a stunning 2000 -acre estate on the edge of the timeless Edwardian village of Woodhall Spa. We are currently undergoing an exciting period of investment and growth with our new visitors center.
Our busy team prides itself on providing exceptional holidays and unforgettable memories for our guests-head and shoulders above the rest.
Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Venue (F&B) Manager to lead our food and beverage operations at Woodhall Country Park. Based in Woodhall Spa, this role is vital in ensuring our guests enjoy top-tier hospitality aligned with our commitment to excellence and memorable experiences. You will build, lead, train, and inspire a team across multiple outlets, including our brand-new Restaurant, Bars & Farm shop whilst delivering exceptional guest satisfaction and driving profitable growth.
We are seeking an energetic, innovative Food & Beverage Manager to launch and operate our brand-new, multi-concept bar and restaurant complex. You will build the service team from scratch, establish operational management & control systems, till systems, menus, product offering, pricing, team recruitment and training, and lead day-to-day hospitality operations.
The vision here is to create a real thriving, premium destination, serving locally sourced foods not only for the guests at the park but also to attract & build custom form the locality & community.
Were also creating a fantastic Farm shop open to all which will form part of the role also.
Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Recruit, onboard, coach, and manage a high-performing front-of-house and kitchen team.
- Guest Experience: Deliver premium service standards to create
- Financial Control: Prepare, monitor, and deliver annual budgets, labour percentages, and profit targets.
- Stock Management: Conduct regular stock takes, manage supplier deliveries, and maintain optimal GP margins.
- Compliance Standards: Enforce strict Health & Safety, Food Safety (HACCP), and licensing regulations.
- Commercial Growth: Identify and execute promotional events, meetings & functions and seasonal menu changes.
Pre-Opening & Launch
- Recruit and onboard the entire F&B service team.
- Design service workflows, service level guides, and training programmes.
- Procure smallware’s, glassware, cutlery, and front-of-house equipment.
- Set up point-of-sale (POS) and inventory management systems.
- Work alongside Park Manager to recruit Chef and Kitchen team and set up.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 2–3 years managing high end, multi-outlet F&B environments (holiday parks or holiday resorts preferred).
- Licensing: Must hold a valid Personal Licence.
- Financial Acumen: Proven track record tracking KPIs, managing P&L accounts, and executing tight inventory controls.
- Flexibility: Ability to work a varied rota, including evenings, weekends, and peak holiday periods.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to handle guest feedback and collaborate with other managers.
Pay: From £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
