Deputy Food & Beverage Manager

Deputy Food & Beverage Manager

Octagon Theatre Closing date: Mon, 30 Nov 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Catering & Hospitality
Contract: Permanent
North West

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The Deputy Food & Beverage Manager plays a key role in supporting the successful operation of the Octagon's food and beverage offer, helping to deliver exceptional customer experiences while driving commercial performance.​ ​

Job Description

Catering & Hospitality
Supervise the Kitchen & Bar Team to deliver a seamless experience across our bars, sales points and Octagon Kitchen & Bar.

Lead pre-theatre dinner services, reviewing bookings and sales numbers, and briefing teams.
Constantly strive to maximise income through creative food and drink management and the merchandising of products.
Monitor stock levels.
Undertake the day-to-day administration of catering areas, such as cash reconciliation and completing event reports.
Ensure compliance with all food hygiene, alcohol licensing, health and safety, and other associated legislation.
Proactively anticipate issues and resolve complaints, escalating where necessary.

Event Delivery
Work closely with the Food & Beverage Manager and Head of Commercial & Customer Experience to deliver an exceptionally high standard of events such as corporate functions, award ceremonies, weddings and conferences.

Provide friendly, professional and efficient customer service that embodies the values and behaviours of the Octagon.

Take responsibility for allocated events, ensuring all aspects of the event are delivered to an outstanding standard.
Prepare and deliver thorough briefings for events teams.

Team Leadership
Train and motivate the Kitchen & Bar Assistants to deliver an outstanding visitor experience.
Manage performance and address issues relating to conduct, attendance and punctuality, escalating to the Food & Beverage Manager where appropriate.
Allocate and distribute staffing resources effectively during shifts, ensuring all tasks are performed on time and to an exceptional standard.
Ensure team members on duty comply with company policies and procedures, particularly relating to cash handling and health and safety.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Deputy Food & Beverage Manager
  • Salary: £15k-£20k
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Catering & Hospitality
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 30 Nov 2026
  • Location:
    North West
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Job: Deputy Food & Beverage Manager

Job: Deputy Food & Beverage Manager

Organisation: Octagon Theatre

Postcode: BL11SB

How to Apply

Please apply with a CV and a Cover Letter (no more than two sides of A4) that sets out how you meet the person specification described above.​

Please send your completed application to [email protected]. We’d be grateful if you would also complete and return the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form that’s on our website. If you’d like to apply by another format, including video, or if you are experiencing any barriers to accessing the information, then please contact our recruitment team via 01204 520 661 or [email protected]. ​

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