Moya Cole Hospice

Food and Beverage Manager

The closing date is 05 January 2026

Job summary

Are you passionate about high-quality food, presentation and exceptional service? Were looking for an enthusiastic, customer-focused Food & Beverage Manager to set standards, shape a high-end catering offer and establish a consistent brand experience for our patients, visitors and staff. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our new cafe and oversee both front- and back-of-house operations, helping to elevate our service across both hospice sites.

Call to action - How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we'd love to hear from you.

Please contact Rob Kind on 01614983624 or email robert.kind@moyacole.org.uk if more information is required.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS Check at the level appropriate to the role, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.

Closing Date: 05/01/2026

Interview Date: 12/01/2026

Main duties of the job

The role oversees menu development, team leadership, and service standards to ensure consistency and excellence in every interaction. Working collaboratively with clinical teams, facilities, and event coordinators, the Food and Beverage Manager ensures compliance with food safety standards and health and safety legislation, manages budgets and resources effectively, and drives continuous improvement to create a distinctive, high-quality experience for all who use the service.

About us

Key Benefits

  • 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
  • Heath cash plan
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution (or the ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contributions into the scheme in the previous 12 months)
  • Life cover
  • Free parking
  • Discounted meals on site
  • Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
  • Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a structured development framework
  • IIP Platinum employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

Details

Date posted

10 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Band 5 Competency Based Pay Framework

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0256-25-0048

Job locations

Meadowsweet Lane

Little Hulton

M28 0FE


St Ann's North Road

Heald Green, Cheadle

Great Britain

SK8 3SZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Lead and support the catering and reception teams, ensuring effective staffing and high service standards.
  • Drive service improvement and contribute to delivering the Estates and Facilities Strategy.
  • Gather and act on feedback from patients, visitors and staff.
  • Maintain a consistent, restaurant-quality offer across both sites.
  • Plan and deliver catering projects on time and within budget.
  • Implement and use electronic systems to support modernisation.
  • Ensure robust procedures and service continuity.
  • Oversee patient meal services, including nutrition and dietary needs.
  • Manage staff dining, cafes, stock and customer experience.
  • Support staff development through training and clear pathways.
  • Coordinate catering for hospice events.
  • Ensure full compliance with food safety and health & safety requirements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Lead and support the catering and reception teams, ensuring effective staffing and high service standards.
  • Drive service improvement and contribute to delivering the Estates and Facilities Strategy.
  • Gather and act on feedback from patients, visitors and staff.
  • Maintain a consistent, restaurant-quality offer across both sites.
  • Plan and deliver catering projects on time and within budget.
  • Implement and use electronic systems to support modernisation.
  • Ensure robust procedures and service continuity.
  • Oversee patient meal services, including nutrition and dietary needs.
  • Manage staff dining, cafes, stock and customer experience.
  • Support staff development through training and clear pathways.
  • Coordinate catering for hospice events.
  • Ensure full compliance with food safety and health & safety requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Catering qualification from a recognised provider, or sufficient experience demonstrating equivalent competencies

Experience

Essential

  • Experience managing catering operations across multiple services (e.g., patient meals, staff dining, cafes, events)
  • Experience working in a restaurant, hotel, or similar environment
  • Familiarity with stock control, ordering systems, and equipment maintenance
  • Experience using electronic systems for data management and reporting
  • Exposure to customer feedback processes and service improvement initiatives
  • Experience delivering high-quality buffets, functions, and events
  • IT literacy, particularly Microsoft 365, including electronic data systems
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Catering qualification from a recognised provider, or sufficient experience demonstrating equivalent competencies

Experience

Essential

  • Experience managing catering operations across multiple services (e.g., patient meals, staff dining, cafes, events)
  • Experience working in a restaurant, hotel, or similar environment
  • Familiarity with stock control, ordering systems, and equipment maintenance
  • Experience using electronic systems for data management and reporting
  • Exposure to customer feedback processes and service improvement initiatives
  • Experience delivering high-quality buffets, functions, and events
  • IT literacy, particularly Microsoft 365, including electronic data systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Moya Cole Hospice

Address

Meadowsweet Lane

Little Hulton

M28 0FE


Employer's website

https://moyacole.org.uk/about-us/moya-cole-hospice/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Moya Cole Hospice

Address

Meadowsweet Lane

Little Hulton

M28 0FE


Employer's website

https://moyacole.org.uk/about-us/moya-cole-hospice/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Facilities

Rob Kind

robert.kind@moyacole.org.uk

01614983624

Details

Date posted

10 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Band 5 Competency Based Pay Framework

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0256-25-0048

Job locations

Meadowsweet Lane

Little Hulton

M28 0FE


St Ann's North Road

Heald Green, Cheadle

Great Britain

SK8 3SZ


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