Assistant Hospitality Manager - Aviva Stadium

Levy UK; United Kingdom; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking an Assistant Hospitality Manager to oversee event operations at a prestigious venue. In this dynamic role, you will lead a dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of service during match days and various events. Your expertise in catering and hospitality will shine as you create memorable experiences for guests. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant team that values sustainability and exceptional service while working in one of the UK's most iconic locations. If you are passionate about hospitality and ready to take your career to the next level, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Holiday Saturday Fund

Perks Card for exclusive discounts

Up to 55% off cinema tickets

Health and wellbeing discounts

Meals on duty

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

20 days’ leave + bank holidays

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-volume catering and hospitality settings.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills essential for event management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure seamless delivery of match day hospitality and events.
• Maintain high service standards and create exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Catering Knowledge

Education

Experience in Hospitality Management

Job description

Assistant Hospitality Manager - Aviva Stadium

€38,000 - €41,000 per annum

Levy Ireland, is a leading provider of catering and hospitality services, renowned for delivering exceptional culinary experiences at some of Ireland’s most iconic venues. Formed through the partnership with Fitzers Catering, we combine Fitzers' heritage in the Irish market with Levy’s global expertise to create innovative, world-class dining experiences.

With a portfolio that includes prestigious locations such as Aviva Stadium, The Convention Centre Dublin, Leopardstown Racecourse, and The Curragh, we are proud to serve exceptional food and hospitality to our clients and guests. Our commitment to excellence extends to every aspect of our operations, ensuring that every event and service we provide is a memorable one.

About the role:

Reporting to the Hospitality Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the seamless delivery of Match Day Hospitality as well as Non-Matchday Meetings and Events. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of service, creating exceptional experiences for guests.

Working with a core team of 12 direct reports and up to 100 casuals depending on the event, you will support the department to deliver approx. 35 matches and 2 conferences per week, including; Drinks Receptions, Gala Dinners and Banqueting for up to 600 guests.

About you:

1. Be Present & Proactive - Respond swiftly to requests, ensuring smooth event operations
2. Foster Teamwork - Work collaboratively to build a strong, supportive team culture
3. Drive Improvement - Suggest and implement enhancements to optimise service and efficiency
4. Experienced Leader - You will come from a hotel background with high-volume catering
5. Hospitality Enthusiast - You take pride in attention to detail and high service standards, with experience in a large hospitality setting
6. Conference & Banqueting Pro - You have solid knowledge of C&E and Banqueting operations, ensuring seamless service for guests
7. Strong Communicator & Organiser - Your interpersonal, administrative, and organisational skills help keep everything running smoothly
8. Flexible & Committed - You can work a flexible 5 over 7-day roster, understanding that unsociable hours may occasionally be required to meet business needs
9. Represent the Brand - Act as a company ambassador, embracing client feedback and striving for excellence

Benefits:

• Holiday Saturday Fund (HSF) & Perks Card for exclusive discounts
• Up to 55% off cinema tickets & entertainment deals
• Health, wellbeing, and shopping discounts (up to 15% off)
• Meals on duty
• PRSA scheme, Life Assurance, & Employee Assistance Programme
• 20 days’ leave + bank holidays & holiday purchase scheme
• Family benefits & financial wellbeing support
• Ongoing training, career development & paid professional subscriptions

About Us:

Levy UK & Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.

In Ireland, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sport and events. Our partnerships include venues such as the Aviva Stadium, the Dublin Convention Centre and a number of racecourses including Leopardstown Racecourse and Fairyhouse Racecourse.

We are culinary champions - it’s what we do and it’s what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences.

Focused on ‘doing the right thing’ for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do.

We have a commitment to being Net Zero by 2027, are official partners of the British Paralympic Association, and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.