Food and Beverage Manager Review
at David Lloyd Clubs
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Bar and Waiting
Essex
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
As an F&B Manager, I am responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of food and beverage operations, ensuring seamless service and exceptional guest experiences throughout the year. My role includes strategic planning and execution of events across all seasons, requiring close coordination with various departments to deliver memorable occasions tailored to client needs.
I manage a team of 30 staff members, fostering a productive and motivated work environment through effective leadership, training, and performance management. I oversee the daily operations of the F&B department, maintaining high standards in service, hygiene, and customer satisfaction.
In addition, I handle inventory control and stock management, ensuring adequate supplies are available while minimizing waste and optimizing costs. My role requires a balance of hands-on management and strategic oversight to ensure smooth, efficient, and profitable F&B operations.
I manage a team of 30 staff members, fostering a productive and motivated work environment through effective leadership, training, and performance management. I oversee the daily operations of the F&B department, maintaining high standards in service, hygiene, and customer satisfaction.
In addition, I handle inventory control and stock management, ensuring adequate supplies are available while minimizing waste and optimizing costs. My role requires a balance of hands-on management and strategic oversight to ensure smooth, efficient, and profitable F&B operations.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Went really well
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Throughout my role as an F&B Manager, I have gained a strong set of skills crucial to efficient hospitality operations. I've developed expertise in stock management, including accurate forecasting, inventory control, and minimizing waste to maintain optimal levels and reduce costs. My experience in people management has strengthened my leadership abilities—building, training, and motivating a team of 30 staff to deliver high standards of service. I have successfully organised and executed large-scale summer events, from concept to completion, enhancing customer experience and driving revenue. Additionally, I’ve sharpened my understanding of profit margins, learning to make data-driven decisions that improve efficiency and boost profitability across the department.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Lifetime / DL was great
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
100%
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
100\%
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
100%
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
all good
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend David Lloyd Clubs to a friend?
Yes
Why?
fanatstic place to work
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to David Lloyd Clubs?
be willing to learn
