Title: Food and Beverage Manager (Coffee House)

You could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply. Location: Mount Grace Priory, Saddle Bridge, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 3JG Salary: From £26,409 p.a. pro rata, depending on skills and experience / 36hrs per week March - October, 21hrs per week November - February / permanent Job type: Permanent Ref: 16405 Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage. Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings. That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create. Are you looking to develop your career? We are looking for a Food and Beverage Manager (Coffee House) to join our team. The role is full-time between Mid-February and three days per week over the winter months. You'll be on a permanent contract, working 36 hours per week in the main season and 21 hours per week in the closed season. This includes Bank Holidays and weekends year-round. There is an option of joining the team and developing your career by participating in one of our management apprentice training programmes. The Benefits Salary from £26,409 pro rata, depending on skills and experience 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years Matched pension contributions up to 10% Flexible hours The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector Apprenticeship opportunities Subscriptions to professional bodies Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members 25% discount in our shops and cafes Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave Options to buy additional leave An inclusive working atmosphere where everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events This is a great opportunity for an experienced Coffee House (Food and Beverage) professional to drive and lead the team towards improving income and standards at the Orchard Café. As a Food and Beverage Manager (Coffee House), you will manage the food and beverage operation on site, leading the team to ensure excellent customer service and full compliance with COSHH and other legislation at all times. The successful candidate will play a key role in the future development of the F&B offer, considering ways things can be done better, more efficiently and in a cost-effective way. You will have excellent attention to detail, leading a small team to maintain the highest levels of customer service, cleanliness and presentation. We are looking for a proactive and driven Coffee House (Food and Beverage) professional who has experience working in a visitor-facing environment. To be considered for this role, you'll need: Experience of managing a team of people in a hospitality environment Hold a current Level 3 Food and Hygiene certificate An understanding of financial budgets Experience working in a fast-paced environment The ability to lead by example and to remain calm under pressure Interviews will be held on 28th April in person at Mount Grace Priory, DL6 3JG. If you would like to talk to us, e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact David Hannah, Mount Grace Priory Cluster Manager via email. No agencies please. Find out more about us and what we do on our website, where you can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us. Everybody's welcome at English Heritage Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing. We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. xehkeey To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments. Closing date: 17/04/2026 23:59:59