Total 4 Manager level F&B / Tourism / Hospitality job vacancies in Chesterfield, S40 2AB

Job Ref: AM13391Branch: The Caledonian EdinburghLocation: The Caledonian, EdinburghSalary/Benefits: Competitive Salary + Great Perks!Contract type: PermanentHours: Full TimeHours per week: 40 Hours Per WeekPosted date: 30/09/2024Closing date: 13/11/2024

Would you like to work for a company that rewards your hard work by offering you the below team benefits when you join us:

• Meals provided whilst on shift
• Sales incentives and initiative rewards
• Discounted use of leisure facilities
• Stays in our hotels at discounted prices or
• Even free stays in our hotels as one of our rewards & recognition incentives,
• Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel
• Group Brand Portfolio
• Fully funded apprenticeships – T&C’s apply
• Annual Holidays entitlements inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday entitlements
• Pension enrolment

Do you want to excite the world of Hospitality?

We bring together a portfolio of Hotel assets and brands under a common philosophy centered around delivering exceptional customer experiences, nurturing talent and smart investment to drive superior performance and growth.

What will I be doing?

As a Sales Manager for The Caledonian Edinburgh, you will be responsible for the Group MICE delivery focusing on key feeder markets within UK Domestic, European and International territories including US Incentive Travel. You will have the responsibility of supporting the GC&E Sales Team through developing new business opportunities whilst driving strategies, activities & initiatives to retain and grow our business and:

• Develop key new business opportunities to secure new business & partnerships.
• Identify key customer opportunities and build a plan to target agencies and corporate clients through proactive sales approaches.
• Position the hotel to the market with a focus on business development.
• Building a strong database for clients in the UK, Europe and US.
• Maintain existing client base whilst growing our share of the business & identifying new customers.
• Support conversion of direct enquiries with large emphasis on driving new leads.
• Create & coordinate prospecting and sales blitzes, through targeting new accounts, lots and turn down leads and repeat events.
• Create & coordinate Bring Back Old Business blitzes.
• Review all segments to identify which industries are currently producing.
• Develop a strong sales and marketing plan on how you will penetrate your markets through calls, site inspections, familiarisation trips and entertainment.
• Continually audit our business mix to ensure we have the right business segments to deliver exceptional results.
• Ensure systems are in place to offer cross-sell opportunities to new & existing customers.
• Attend and participate in sales initiatives, customer appointments & tradeshows as required.
• Take responsibility for the activation of the hotel overall MICE sales strategy in conjunction with the Director of Sales.
• Manage the relationship between on property sales & above property i.e. Hilton Worldwide Sales / Area Sales Office / Klarent Sales Leaders.
• Please note that within this role there is often frequent travel required throughout the UK, Europe and International Markets.

What are we looking for?

• Experience in the MICE market and existing relationships with relevant agencies & corporate clients.
• A strong knowledge of incentive travel, DMC relationships and city partners to win business to Edinburgh with The Caledonian Edinburgh at the heart of the program.
• Excellent communication skills; presentations, written and public speaking.
• Ability to cold call clients for prospecting purposes
• Ability to direct collaboration among cross-functional teams including external resources.
• Ability to analyse departmental financial data in order to make strategic and tactical decisions.
• Demonstrates the highest standards of ethical behaviour and absolute discretion with sensitive information.
• Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritise and implement actions required to achieve functional goals.
• Proven understanding of client’s business and category, including business plans, competitive environment & distribution channels and product financials.
• Extensive understanding of local market and industry in order to make recommendations on how to achieve the budget.
• Ability to recommend segmentation and targeting proposals and to assess marketing implications and aggressively manage to ensure profitability.
• An excellent team player who leads by example to resolve conflicts, introduce change and ensure collaboration among others.
• Budget development and management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage the work of others.
• Strong problem-solving skills including ability to address any issue in collaboration with others, identify and prevent potential problems and develop problem solving skills in others.
• Ability to provide development and mentoring to others, leading by example as a brand ambassador.
• University degree at bachelor level or equivalent or experience in lieu thereof.

Does this sound like you?

A Sales Manager is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent grooming standards
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative
• Experience in a sales role with a proven track record to close a sale

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Knowledge of local market
• Knowledge of hospitality
• Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant field

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As Kitchen Team Leader at Harvester - Alma Park, you will support the Head Chef in building a kitchen to be proud of. You will be the master of the menu with a passion for serving great food and training great people. Does this sound like you?

Join us at Harvester, the nation's family favourite. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills and unlimited salad bar, we pride ourselves on offering feel good dining for the nation. Fancy a fresh start? We want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to fit around you.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
• Wagestream – a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS KITCHEN TEAM LEADER YOU’LL…

• Train and inspire your Chefs and Kitchen Team to deliver food to be proud of.
• Be driven to smash targets with your team.
• Support with food ordering, food preparation and stock control.
• Have mastered the art of working with a branded menu.
• Oversee that your team conforms to health and hygiene regulations.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Title: Head of Food

Location: Esteem North Academy, Chesterfield site

Travel to all academy sites, and pupil’s homes on occasion, may be expected, with mileage expenses available to be claimed from the nominated base.

Grade/Scale: MPS/UPS +SEN1 +TLR2a Actual Salary £30,000 to £46,525 +£2,539 +£3,214 (Pending Teachers’ Pay Award 2024-25)

Start date: January 2025

Contract: Permanent, full time

We are looking to offer a full -time permanent contract for an inspiring teacher and leader to join our academy as Head of the secondary food curriculum. The role will include a teaching timetable for KS3 and KS4. The staffing team will consist of 3 staff members which includes this new role. The Head of Food will take responsibility for the quality of the food curriculum and ensure that planning provides engaging lessons for our pupils and that lessons are fully resourced. The Head of Food will ensure that the curriculum is sequenced, that pupils make progress and achieve outcomes. We deliver GCSE Food and also ASDAN Foodwise currently You will lead on changes to exam regulations and organise high quality GCSE food practicals and coursework for the team. You will be able to articulate the subject and lead on Deep Dives. Our sites are small compared to mainstream and house around 100 pupils. Classes may have up to around 10 pupils and you will be an allocated form tutor.

We welcome applications from candidates who are able to teach engaging and inspiring food lessons to challenging and disengaged KS3 and 4 pupils.

Applicants should have good knowledge and experience of working with disaffected pupils in a school or other alternative setting. An affinity for pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties is an essential quality for this challenging but rewarding opportunity. Applicants should be resilient, have high expectations, and a sense of humour. You must be able to build positive relationships with our pupils and think outside of the box. A growth mindset and positive ethos are essential characteristics that we are looking for.

An allocated base will be named for payment of mileage and any travel calculation between sites for CPD or for engaging in off -site rewards trips etc. Candidates must have access to a vehicle and car insurance with business use included.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits include: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Westfield Health membership, academy laptop.

For further information, please contact support@esteemnorthacademy.co.uk or visit our website https://www.esteemmat.co.uk/vacancies. Please use the relevant application form on the MAT website; CVs alone will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: 13 October 2024 (23:59)

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date.

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its pupils. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Commitment to safeguarding

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Alfa Leisureplex Group has an opportunity for a Head Chef to join the team at The Cumberland Hotel, Scarborough.

Working Hours:

As a Head Chef you will work circa 45 hours per week, including weekends & split shifts with a salary of £35,000 Per Annum.

Being a Head Chef:

As a Head Chef your responsibilities will be to look after all aspects of a Hotel Kitchen. We offer a set menu on a 7-day cycle system for our guests, who are predominately coach customers. The menu is repeated each week with the majority of starters, mains and sweets made in-house using fresh produce.

As the Head Chef, you will oversee the Kitchen team to deliver a consistent standard of food whilst controlling your cost per bed night spend. We expect the highest standards of food safety and health and safety within the kitchen environment. You will be comfortable in the administrative side of running a kitchen including record keeping, stock control and food ordering.

We are an employee-owned company, what does this mean?


Bi-annual tax-free dividend due to our employee-owned status (over £1,000 last full year)
Funding for any relevant training courses to aid your development
Job Security – our employee-owned status provides better job security, as we can't be sold to another company
Support and continuous development opportunities
Competitive occupational sick pay scheme
Fantastic discounts on our holidays and hotel stays
Employee assistance programme - Health Assured
Length of service rewards
Free employee meals whilst on duty
Build your pension – we have a pension scheme in place that the Company contributes towards
Reward and engagement programs


Essential Skills:


Experience in a similar role
Strong communication skills
Understanding of all aspects related to food safety regulations and kitchen record keeping
Ability to work under the pressure of a busy kitchen whilst maintaining attention to detail
A passion for delivering high quality consistent food
Understanding of cost control and utilising all produce


Desirable Skills:


Knowledge of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry
Attention to detail and passion for the industry
Experience working as a Senior or Head Chef in a similar setting would be an advantage


The Alfa Leisureplex Group is one of the UK’s most highly respected coach holiday and hotel companies with a consolidated turnover of over £60 million per year. We are the UK’s only employee-owned Travel Company and our brands include Leisureplex Hotels, Alfa Travel, which includes Alfa Scotland.

Leisureplex Hotels own and operate 24 hotels in the UK’s most popular seaside locations. We have a combined bed stock of 2,050 rooms and achieve strong all year-round occupancies due to our sister brand Alfa Travel, Alfa Scotland plus our links to other coach operators and group organisers. We also cater for Self Drive guests and direct hotel bookings.

As an employee-owned business with over 900 employee partners, we see our people as our most valuable asset in growing our business and continuing to provide a high-quality service to our customers.

If you feel you are friendly, positive and passionate and have the necessary skills and experience to be successful as a Head Chef click ‘apply’ today. We’d love to hear from you!