Senior Food & Beverage Manager

  • Contract
  • London

Brixton House Theatre


Job Summary

Brixton House is seeking a Senior F&B Manager who will oversee all bar operations at Brixton House, ensuring high standards of service, operational efficiency, and financial performance.

Job Description

The Senior F&B Manager will oversee all bar operations at Brixton House, ensuring high standards of service, operational efficiency, and financial performance. This role will work closely with various Brixton House Management Teams to deliver excellent hospitality and a welcoming audience experience.

The postholder will also support the development and delivery of an in-house catering residency model, nurturing relationships with guest food providers and exploring strategic brand partnerships that reflect Brixton House’s values, attract new audiences, raise visibility, and generate mutual benefit.

Main Duties & Responsibilities are (but not limited to).

Bar Operations & Team Leadership

  • Line-manage Bar Supervisors and F&B staff, ensuring effective recruitment, training, rostering, and performance management.
  • Maintain consistently high standards and operational best practice in cash handling, stock control, and licensing compliance.
  • Liaise closely with Brixton House Management Teams to ensure smooth service and communication during events.
  • Deliver on income targets

Catering Residency & Partnerships

  • Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of Brixton House’s catering residency model, ensuring strong collaboration with food partners.
  • Identify, approach, and nurture values-aligned F&B brand partnerships.

Operational Management

  • Ensure all F&B operations are accessible, inclusive, and meet Brixton House’s (EDI) goals.
  • Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures in line with compliance requirements.
  • Oversee stock management processes
  • Act as Duty Bar Manager during events where required.
  • Maintain high standards of health & safety, hygiene, and sustainability

Reporting & Administration

  • Track and analyse trading patterns, sales performance, and stock data to inform strategic decisions.
  • Report to the Head of Events and Commercial Partnerships on opportunities
  • Manage relationships with suppliers, partners, and contractors

Job Requirements

Essential:

  • Significant proven experience in bar and/or F&B management, ideally in a cultural or events setting.
  • Experience working in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse teams.
  • Experience managing supplier relationships and developing partnership opportunities.
  • Strong understanding of stock control, cash reconciliation, and licensing laws.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
  • A commitment to delivering inclusive, values-driven hospitality experiences.

Desirable:

  • Experience of brand partnership development in the F&B sector.
  • Familiarity with community-focused or independent hospitality models.
  • Knowledge of local and London-wide food and drink trends.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Senior Food & Beverage Manager
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Performing arts
  • Role: Catering & Hospitality
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Tue, 16 Sep 2025

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Senior Food & Beverage Manager

Job: Senior Food & Beverage Manager

Organisation: Brixton House Theatre

Postcode: SW98GL

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