Job Specifications
About The Role
For informal enquiries, please contact Helen James (F&B Operations Manager) at h.s.james@warwick.ac.uk
Join Our Team as an Assistant F&B Manager!
Location: Warwick Food Group
Hours: 5 days over 7, usually Monday – Friday with occasional weekend working required. Shifts typically between 7am and 7pm but occasionally late nights are required.
Perks
A dynamic leadership role where you’ll help shape success, inspire your team, and deliver exceptional guest experiences every day.
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading by Example: Supporting your manager to deliver exceptional service across all outlets—ensuring guests enjoy high-quality food, drink, and hospitality every time.
Inspiring Your Team
Coaching, developing, and motivating a talented team of F&B Team Leaders and Team Members, helping them achieve their best while maintaining a positive and supportive workplace.
Driving Success
Maximising income and profitability through smart resource management, effective rota planning, and consistent delivery of commercial targets.
Maintaining Excellence
Upholding the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and presentation, ensuring compliance with food safety, health and safety, and licensing regulations.
Making An Impact
Deputising for the F&B Manager when required—taking charge of shifts, managing operations, and making decisions that keep service running smoothly.
Innovating For Growth
Identifying opportunities to improve performance, enhance the customer experience, and contribute to Warwick Food Group’s vision and strategy.
About You
Are you passionate about great food, outstanding service, and leading others to shine? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Assistant F&B Manager to help oversee our Food & Beverage operations and make every moment memorable for our guests.
What We’re Looking For
Significant experience in a food and beverage environment, with supervisory or leadership responsibility
A passion for service excellence and developing people
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a positive, can-do attitude
Good numeracy, IT, and organisational skills, with an eye for detail and efficiency
Knowledge of food safety, allergens, and health & safety legislation
Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and evenings
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
Why Work With Us?
Join a supportive, forward-thinking team that values your ideas and contribution
Enjoy a fast-paced, rewarding environment where no two days are the same
Gain opportunities for personal and professional growth within Warwick Food Group
Play a key role in shaping an exceptional dining experience for our community
Ready to Take the Next Step? If you’re ready to develop your leadership career and help us deliver excellence every day, apply now to join Warwick Food Group as an Assistant F&B Manager. Let’s make every guest experience unforgettable—together!
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025
Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 22nd December 2025 at 11:55pm (UK Time)
To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.
Your CV Should Include
Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).
Your Cover Letter Should Explain
Your motivations for applying to the role.
Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).
All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.
For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Start Date: To be confirmed
Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.
What we Offer
We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including
An attractive pension scheme.
26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
Onsite childcare facilities.
Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Equality,
About the Company
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