Job Description
Following the retirement of a long-serving and much-respected colleague, Beamish Museum is seeking an exceptional Head of Food and Beverage to guide our talented team into the future.
Are you passionate about making a difference and creating a positive impact? Do you have the vision and drive to shape an ambitious strategy and continually develop our Food and Beverage offer to deliver the very best experience for our visitors?
We’re looking for a people-centred leader who can inspire and build on the strengths of our dedicated team. You’ll champion high standards and ensure our food reflects the stories we tell, creating memorable experiences across the museum.
As Head of Food and Beverage, you will:
- Lead the strategic direction of our Food and Beverage operations.
- Develop and enhance our offer, ensuring innovation and quality.
- Maintain the highest standards of safety and hygiene.
- Provide top-line leadership for a team of over 100 committed professionals.
This is a unique opportunity to join Beamish Museum at a pivotal moment and play a key role in shaping the future of our visitor experience.
All new appointments are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
We recruit based on aptitude, positive attitude and potential, and work to ensure people from all backgrounds have the opportunity to work within the heritage sector. This is prioritised above academic qualifications and we support non-traditional routes into work. We recognise and value transferable skills and diverse experiences as a form of expertise. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates as well as applications from, LGB, Trans and non-binary candidates as underrepresented people within the museum.
Note to applicants: Please try to show in your application how you specifically meet the requirements in the about you section and refer to Our Recruitment Process for further guidance on completing your application form.
Should you have any queries with regards to the role or the recruitment process please do contact us at recruitment@beamish.org.uk or 0191 370 4335
Some of the great benefits of working with us
- Joining a fantastic, friendly team of over 500 staff and 400 volunteers.
- Museum pass, allowing free entry for yourself and three other people.
- Work within a beautiful and unique location a 300-acre site that represents the diverse histories and heritage of the north.
- Discount on catering and retail.
- Free Parking.
- Bike2Work scheme.
- 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) and increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
- 2 wellbeing days for all employees
- Work for a charity in the heritage sector where all profits are reinvested into further developing the museum, its people and reaching our communities.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Staff and volunteer social events throughout the year.