Deputy Head of F&B Back of House - Excel London

Compass Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in Greater London is seeking a Deputy Head of Food & Beverage for Back of House at ExCeL London. This senior role involves overseeing food and beverage operations for major events, leading diverse teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership experience in logistics and hospitality environments. Join us to contribute to delivering exceptional food and hospitality experiences at a world-class venue.

Benefits

Development and training opportunities

Access to premium hospitality events

Qualifications

• Strong experience in senior back of house operations within a large-scale venue.
• Confident leader with experience managing large teams.
• Excellent organizational skills and a strong understanding of food and health safety.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership of food & beverage back of house operations.
• Lead and develop teams for high performance.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health standards.
• Oversee logistics and stock control across events.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics

Problem-solving

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Job description

Deputy Head of F&B Back of House - Excel London

Deputy Head of Food & Beverage – Back of HouseLevy | ExCeL LondonSalary £50K + BenefitsAt Levy, we’re proud to deliver standout food and hospitality experiences at some of the world’s most iconic venues — and ExCeL London is right at the heart of it. We’re now looking for a Deputy Head of Food & Beverage – Back of House to support the delivery of large-scale, high-profile events in one of Europe’s busiest event destinations.The RoleAs Deputy Head of F&B – Back of House, you’ll be a key operational leader, supporting the Head of Back of House to ensure all food and beverage operations behind the scenes run safely, efficiently and seamlessly. From logistics and stock control to people leadership and compliance, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering exceptional events at scale.This is a senior, hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced, event-led environments and enjoys leading large, diverse teams.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the leadership of all food & beverage back of house operations across ExCeL LondonLead, motivate and develop back of house teams, ensuring clear communication and high performanceOversee goods-in, storage, stock control and internal distribution across multiple outlets and eventsEnsure full compliance with food safety, health & safety and COSHH standards at all timesWork collaboratively with culinary, front of house and event operations teams to deliver seamless eventsAct as a key operational decision-maker during live events and peak trading periodsDrive continuous improvement in systems, processes and operational efficiencyDeputise for the Head of Back of House as requiredAbout YouStrong experience in a senior back of house, logistics or F&B operations role within a large-scale venue, events or hospitality environmentA confident, credible leader with experience managing large teamsExcellent organisational and problem-solving skillsStrong working knowledge of food safety, health & safety and compliance best practiceComfortable working flexibly, including evenings, weekends and major event daysWhy Join Levy at ExCeL London?Be part of a world-class venue delivering international exhibitions, conferences and live eventsWork for Levy, a leader in premium hospitality and event cateringAccess to development, training and progression opportunities across Compass GroupJoin a diverse, inclusive and high-performing teamIf you’re ready to step into a senior operational role at one of the UK’s most exciting venues, we’d love to hear from you.