Food and Beverage Manager

Location

Madingley Hall is part of the University of Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education department. Built in the 16th century, this elegant country house has 16 well-equipped meeting rooms, 62 ensuite bedrooms, a professional kitchen, licensed bar, coffee shop, Lodge House available as rentable short-stay accommodation and is set in 8-acres of grounds including superb Capability Brown designed gardens.

The Role

This role will be responsible for managing the co-ordination and the continued development of the food and drink elements of the business. The role requires flexibility, excellent customer service skills, a desire and enthusiasm to work hard within this diverse and challenging business.

The role is operational as well as being key in supporting the Deputy General Manager, Head Chef and Conference/Sales Manager. The role-holder will be involved in the organization and planning of the business throughout the year to ensure the ongoing development of the conference, event, and internal business.

The role-holder will contribute to the business by:

- Bringing expert skills and experience to the smooth running of the food and beverage side of the events/accommodation business at the Hall.  They will advise and report to the Deputy General Manager and offer insight into potential improvements and efficiencies by being hands-on and involved in the co-operative running of Hall operations.  

- Having an awareness of the cost implications of staffing and expenditure decisions and contributing to forward planning in order to ensure the most effective and efficient provision of products and services.   

- Complying with Department, University, and Government standards for health and safety and other industry requirements, e.g. food handling, licensing, etc.  

- Ensuring that performance levels and staff development opportunities are monitored and reported appropriately to Deputy General Manager.  

- Training and supervising staff. 

How to Apply

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Benefits

- 36 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays.

- Defined benefits pension schemes

- Support for health & mental wellbeing

- Discounts on shopping

- Rental deposit scheme

- Public transport season ticket loans

Further information is available at the link below. Informal enquiries are encouraged and can be made to Mr Laszlo Makar via email: laszlo.makar@madingleyhall.cam.ac.uk.

Questions about the application process may be directed to: HR@PACE.cam.ac.uk. 

The closing date for applications is 01 July 2026 Interviews will take place on 09 July 2026 and 10 July 2026

Please quote reference EA49985 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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