Food and Beverage Manger - French speaking

French Resources has been selected to work with Momentum, partner of Eurostar, to recruit a French speaking Lounge F&B Manager.

This is an on-site role based by St Pancras train station.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Lounge F&B Manager to join a fast-paced and dynamic team based near Kings Cross at Eurostar HQ. The Lounge F&B Manager will be reporting directly to the Head of F&B & procurement will be involved in all aspects of creating and improving a range of food and beverage products across lounges & openings of new lounges. You will be travelling to Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam from time to time and unsociable hours will occasionally be a part of this role.

ROLE:

• Developing and managing the F&B ranges available at the lounges
• Developing and managing of small equipment required in the lounges
• Coordinating new lounge openings
• Collaborating closely with the lounge teams
• Collaborating and liaising with Eurostar and the many key stakeholders
• Sourcing of suppliers, negotiating prices and building strong relationships
• Resolving unforeseen problems
• Managing budget

PROFILE:

• Fluent in French and in English, Dutch will be an asset, with strong communication skills
• Previous experience as F&B Manager, or Procurement Manager or senior management role within catering or hospitality sectors
• Ideally previous experience of multi-site management
• Exceptional and proven organisational skills, ability to think outside of the box and autonomy will be key assets for this role.
• Ability to follow procedures
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Good knowledge of IT based systems including strong Excel and Word
• Previous budget management experience
• Ideally existing network of food suppliers
• Ability to travel and to work unsociable hours if needed

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Up to £60Kpa according to skills and experience
• Excellent benefits including: meal allowance, discounted Eurostar tickets, bonus, contributory pension, 25 days’ holiday, cycle to work, discount in selected shops within St Pancras station and many more!