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.

We are looking for a Food and Beverage supervisor to join our team. The role is full time and permanent, working 36 hours per week.

The Benefits

- Salary from £27,015, depending on skills, experience and location

- 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 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 Food and Beverage professional to drive and lead the team towards improving income and high standards across all outlets. This position offers an excellent opportunity for you to develop leadership skills, expand operational knowledge, and play a key role in enhancing our visitor experience around the whole site.

As Food and Beverage supervisor, you will be supporting the manager in the daily running of all the food outlets at Audley End House, you will oversee the day to day operation of our tearoom, Cart yard cafe, ice cream van and Kiosk. You will help support the manager with events, lead and support our food and beverage assistants to ensure excellent customer service throughout.

Help to develop our F&B offer and ensuring full compliance with food safety legislation, COSHH, HACCP and other legislation.

To be considered as Food and Beverage supervisor you will need to have

-Strong leadership skills to motivate, guide and support the front of house staff.

-Excellent communication abilities to coordinate with our visitors, staff and management.

-Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, and health & safety regulations.

-Ability to handle customer concerns professionally and maintain high service standards.

-Good organizational and problem solving skills to manage shifts, stock, and daily operations.

-Sound knowledge of all kitchen aspect and food preparation.

-Level 2 or above Food Hygiene

Interviews will be held week commencing 25th may 2026 at Audley End House and Gardens

If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Elizabeth Clarke Food and Beverage manager, Elizabeth.Clarke@english-heritage.org.uk. No agencies please.

Find out more about us and what we do: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-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. 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.