F&B Data and Procurement Assistant

Hand Picked Hotels Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality group is seeking a Food and Beverage Data & Procurement Assistant to manage systems across their hotels. This role requires an analytical mindset and strong communication skills, ideally with previous experience in a luxury hotel setting. Responsibilities include maintaining Food and Beverage systems and relationships with suppliers and head chefs. A full-time position based in Sevenoaks offering a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary package of £35,000

Company pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Employee Assistance Program

28 days holiday per year

Discounted staff stays

Access to training programs

Online retail discount platform

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the Food and Beverage industry, ideally in a luxury hotel setting.
• Experience using Procurement Wizard & Simphony.
• Ability to demonstrate a pro-active, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and implement all Food & Beverage systems.
• Ensure Food & Beverage systems are configured correctly.
• Work closely with suppliers and head chefs to keep information up to date.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of the Food and Beverage industry

Ability to foster strong relationships

Pro-active attitude

Tools

Procurement Wizard

Simphony

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Food and Beverage Data & Procurement Assistant at our Head Office in Sevenoaks, part of Hand Picked Hotels.

This position will be based at our Head Office in Sevenoaks, Kent, but due to the nature of the role, travel to our hotels will be required as the business requires.

About the Role

• Reporting into our Executive Chef - Events Division, this role will entail maintaining and implementing all Food & Beverage systems throughout the Hand Picked Hotels portfolio.
• Ensuring Food & Beverage related systems are configured and operating correctly.
• An attention to detail and a high level of organization is essential for this role.
• Maintaining a professional, polite and courteous manner when dealing with all internal and external customers.
• Working closely with our Suppliers & Head Chefs, you will ensure allergens, costings and pricing are all up to date and correct

About You:

• Having an analytical mindset is essential , and will be able to extract data to pinpoint areas of opportunity.
• You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• As a seasoned industry professional, you will have a strong knowledge of the Food and Beverage industry, and be working in a similar function, ideally within a luxury Hotel setting.
• Experience using Procurement Wizard & Simphony is essential, as you will be required to keep all menus and allergens up to date.
• Ability to foster strong relationships with colleagues senor management and stakeholders within the business.
• Be able to demonstrate working with a pro-active, can-do attitude.

Company Benefits

Our Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package of £35,000 per year.
• This is a Full-Time role working Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm, 40 hours per week, based at our Head Office in Sevenoaks.
• Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program to support you with whatever life throws at you.
• Company Sickness Scheme Benefit.
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
• Forward career progression, with access to our In House and external training programs, including apprenticeships up to level 7, which are all supported by our learning and development team.
• Discounted staff stays in our hotels and on food & drink.
• Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).
• Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
• Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of team that celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.

Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.