Head of F&B – Airport F&B Operations
Location: Essex
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000

An independent hospitality group operating its own branded concepts within a busy airport environment is scaling its operation. With a pub, lounge, coffee shop and restaurant already established and further growth planned, they are now seeking a commercially strong Head of F&B to lead the estate and drive the next phase.

The role:

• Full ownership of a multi-site airport F&B operation
• Lead performance across pub, restaurant and café concepts
• Drive revenue and profitability across an operation circa £5m turnover
• Embed a strong, people-focused culture within an established team
• Implement clear recruitment, onboarding and development plans Maintain full
• compliance across H&S and audit standards
• Report directly to the senior leadership team with clear commercial insight
• Operate effectively within a 24/7 trading environment

The person:

• Proven multi-site F&B leadership experience across pubs, restaurants and cafés
• Experience leading large teams across multiple units with evidence of development and succession planning
• Commercially sharp with strong financial and P&L management skills
• Confident leading from the front and driving revenue performance
• Strong operational grip with full understanding of compliance and audit standards
• Professional and credible in all stakeholder relationships
• Solutions-driven and confident presenting to senior leadership
• Able to pass a 5-year background and referencing check
• Based within commutable distance of Essex

If you would like to hear more, or know someone suitable, please get in touch or send your CV to kate@corecruitment.com.