Food and Beverage Manager (Restaurant)
Royal Shakespeare Company Closing date: Sun, 12 Jul 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Leading the day-to-day delivery of a high-volume food and beverage operation, maintaining a high-quality service and memorable visitor experiences.
Driving commercial performance through effective planning, stock control, merchandising and service delivery.
Planning and communicating rotas to ensure optimal staffing levels.
Working collaboratively with the Kitchen, Front of House, Events, and wider teams to deliver seamless operations, including small events and group dining.
Creating welcoming, high-quality, and memorable experiences for all visitors, responding to feedback and continuously improving service standards.
Recruiting, developing and motivating teams to foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.
Proactively managing stock levels, wastage and operational efficiency.
Monitoring industry trends and identifying opportunities to enhance the food and beverage offer.
Ensuring full compliance with food safety, allergens, licensing, and Health & Safety regulations.
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and presentation across all areas.
Job Requirements
Proven experience leading fast-paced, high-volume food and beverage or hospitality operations.
Experience managing events, functions or performance-led service environments.
Strong commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets, staffing and stock performance.
A confident and inspiring leadership style, with the ability to develop and engage teams.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships across teams.
A strong focus on delivering outstanding customer and visitor experiences.
Sound knowledge of food safety, allergens, and Health & Safety requirements (formal qualification desirable).
Job Responsibilities
This is a full-time, permanent position, based in Stratford-upon-Avon. Working 40 hours per week (including some evenings and weekends), 5 days out of 7 with 2 days off per week.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Food and Beverage Manager (Restaurant)
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Performing arts
- Role: Catering & Hospitality
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Sun, 12 Jul 2026
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Location:
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Job: Food and Beverage Manager (Restaurant)
Job: Food and Beverage Manager (Restaurant)
Organisation: Royal Shakespeare Company
Postcode: CV37 6BB
How to Apply
All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email [email protected].
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 12 July.
The interviews will be in-person and a one stage process, date to be confirmed.
- Contact name: Thea Lester
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Royal Shakespeare Company
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is a leading global theatre company that sparks local, national and international conversations that build connections, create opportunities and bring joy.
We passionately believe that great storytelling can change the world, and that theatre offers its own unique form of storytelling: it’s live and shared, and transforms a group of strangers into audiences who, together, experience a story come to life in front of their eyes.
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