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

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality management company is looking for a Deputy Head of Food & Beverage at ExCeL London. In this senior role, you will lead the back of house operations, ensuring all safety and compliance standards are met while managing a diverse team. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in logistics or F&B operations within large-scale venues. Join a high-performing team and contribute to delivering top-notch event experiences.

Benefits

Development and training opportunities

Diverse, inclusive work environment

Exciting work venue

Qualifications

• Strong experience in senior back of house, logistics or F&B operations in large venues.
• Proven capability to manage large teams effectively.
• Excellent understanding of food safety and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership of food & beverage back of house operations at ExCeL London.
• Lead and develop back of house teams, ensuring high performance.
• Oversee stock control and compliance with safety standards.
• Act as operational decision-maker during events.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety Compliance

Organisational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Job description

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Job Introduction

Deputy Head of Food & Beverage - Back of House

Levy | ExCeL London

Salary £50K + Benefits

At 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 Role

As 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 Responsibilities

• Support the leadership of all food & beverage back of house operations across ExCeL London
• Lead, motivate and develop back of house teams, ensuring clear communication and high performance
• Oversee goods-in, storage, stock control and internal distribution across multiple outlets and events
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety and COSHH standards at all times
• Work collaboratively with culinary, front of house and event operations teams to deliver seamless events
• Act as a key operational decision-maker during live events and peak trading periods
• Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes and operational efficiency
• Deputise for the Head of Back of House as required

About You

• Strong experience in a senior back of house, logistics or F&B operations role within a large-scale venue, events or hospitality environment
• A confident, credible leader with experience managing large teams
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Strong working knowledge of food safety, health & safety and compliance best practice
• Comfortable working flexibly, including evenings, weekends and major event days

Why Join Levy at ExCeL London?

• Be part of a world-class venue delivering international exhibitions, conferences and live events
• Work for Levy, a leader in premium hospitality and event catering
• Access to development, training and progression opportunities across Compass Group
• Join a diverse, inclusive and high-performing team

If 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.