Assistant Director of Food And Beverage

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK's live events scene is seeking an Assistant Director of Food & Beverage to enhance operations and guest experiences at major venues. This role includes managing relationships, overseeing project performance, and implementing innovative food and beverage strategies. Applicants should have senior leadership experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Life assurance

Opportunities for growth & development

Access to major UK concerts and sporting events

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in large-scale events, hospitality, or high-volume catering required.
• Hands-on approach and experience in stadiums, arenas, or high-volume restaurants needed.
• Background in managing operational change and innovation is vital.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Concessions with strategy and operations.
• Oversee P&L performance across events.
• Deliver guest-focused food & beverage services on major event days.

Skills

Leadership

Client Liaison

Operations Management

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Job description

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Assistant Director of Food And Beverage, London (City of London)

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Client:

RHR

Location:

London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

We’re hiring an Assistant Head of Food & Beverage to support and drive food & beverage operations at one of the UK’s busiest and most exciting live event venues. This brand-new role has been created as the events side of the business expands, introducing tailored F&B offerings and experiences for major artists and live acts.

Working closely with the Head of F&B, you’ll oversee daily operations, manage key relationships, and help shape strategy across retail catering. You’ll play a pivotal role in developing innovative, efficient, guest-first service across a fast-moving, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Concessions with strategy and operations
• Liaise with key clients (e.g., event organisers, promoters, major stakeholders)
• Oversee P&L performance across events
• Manage transformational projects
• Deliver efficient, guest-focused food & beverage services on major event days
• Lead cross-functional coordination across operations, culinary, and logistics

What Works Well in This Role:

• Senior leadership experience in large-scale events, hospitality, or high-volume catering
• Hands-on approach, when needed
• Experience in stadiums, arenas, or high-volume restaurants
• A background in managing operational change and innovation
• Strength of character and high resilience in demanding environments

The Offer:

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Opportunities for growth & development
• Access to major UK concerts and sporting events

This is a unique opportunity to step into a senior role at the forefront of the UK’s live events scene. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to help shape the future of event catering, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to be part of something bigger.