Assistant Director of Food And Beverage

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK’s event industry seeks an Assistant Director of Food and Beverage to support operations at a major live event venue. The role involves overseeing daily operations, managing key client relationships, and delivering exceptional service on event days. It’s a unique opportunity for a leader with a strong background in high-volume catering and a passion for live events.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Life assurance

Opportunities for growth & development

Access to major UK concerts and sporting events

Qualifications

• Experience in senior leadership roles in large-scale events or high-volume catering.
• Hands-on approach when needed.
• Background in managing operational changes and innovation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Operational Change Management

Guest-focused Service

High Resilience

Job description

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Client:

RHR

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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 F&B 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 in large-scale events, hospitality, or high-volume catering
• Hands on approach, when needed
• Experience stadiums, or arenas or high volume pus/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.