Head of Food & Beverage

Head of Food & Beverage

What's in it for you?

• Weekly Pay
• Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
• Clothing Allowance
• Every House Membership
• 50% off Food & Drink, 7 days a week
• Staff Room Rate; Any Bedroom, Any House, $100 a night
• Private Health and Dental Care
• Life Assurance
• Day off on your birthday
• Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
• In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
• Free Counselling Sessions
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
• Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
• Exclusive access to our benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, insurance and much more
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.

Soho Farmhouse

Surrounded by 100 acres of Oxfordshire countryside, Soho Farmhouse is a destination for food and drink, wellness and outdoor activities. Two hours’ drive or a short train from London, we have 114 bedrooms, including cabins, huts and farmhouse bedrooms to stay in, a state-of-the-art gym, Cowshed Spa, an indoor and outdoor pool and cinema. We have multiple food and beverage outlets on site, The Main Barn is the central hub, serving the club menu all day. On the mezzanine, Comfy Farm has sofas and an open fire place, while Fancy Farm is a more formal setting for lunch or dinner. There is also Pen Yen for Japanese izakaya-style dishes from the robata grill, bind and sashimi, and Blake’s Kitchen for fresh bread, sausage rolls and cinnamon buns. Finally, there is The Little Bell, a local favourite, for nose-to-tail cooking and natural wine.

The Role… 

The Head of Food & Beverage (F&B) is responsible for elevating our food offering, challenging the business on quality and standards, and delivering exceptional dining experiences. Passionate about food and industry trends, they enhance the overall F&B experience through innovation and high standards. They oversee daily operations, ensuring consistency in food quality, service, and presentation while leading staffing, training, and performance management. With a commercial mindset, they drive menu development, profitability, and cost control. Working closely with the General Manager, Operations team, and Events department, they align F&B with business objectives, push culinary boundaries, and ensure compliance with health & safety and company protocols.

Main Duties…

• Ensure all departments are fully staffed and capable of daily operations by liaising with managers and Head Chefs.
• Oversee daily F&B operations, maintaining consistency in food quality and service while meeting company standards.
• Analyse sales data and F&B costs to guide menu changes and development.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and Head of Operations on budgets, reporting, and P&L control.
• Proactively identify and resolve operational challenges in partnership with the team and People & Development (P&D).
• Serve as the primary contact for department heads regarding F&B-related queries and concerns.
• Work with the events team to ensure seamless F&B support for events, including staffing, setup, and service.
• Manage recruitment, training, and performance management across the F&B team, with support from P&D.
• Monitor stock levels, oversee stock-taking processes, and ensure adequate inventory for operations.
• Communicate with members and guests to gather feedback and use insights to improve offerings

What we are looking for...

• Strong leadership and team management abilities to inspire and develop a large team
• Proven experience in a senior F&B or hospitality management role within high-volume, premium environments 
• Problem solving and decision making abilities to address operational challenges effectively 
• Strong attention to details
• Excellent customer service
• Fluent in English
• Organised and reliable
• Computer literacy within Opera, Micros and Adaco advantageous

Expected working hours for a Head of Food & Beverage:

• Varying shift times across the seven days, to include working evenings, weekends, opens & closes 

Subsidised transport rate offered from: Chipping Norton (OX7) & Banbury (OX15 & OX16)