Food and Beverage Manager

Horsham FC; Horsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant community football club is seeking a motivated Food & Beverage Manager to lead operations, enhance the matchday experience, and ensure financial success. This full-time role demands strong leadership, hospitality management, and excellent communication skills, with evening and weekend work required. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to lead and shape future

Support from a passionate board and staff

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hospitality, stadium, events, or venue management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional food, drink, and service at matches.
• Recruit, train, and inspire staff and volunteers.
• Control budgets and track performance to increase profitability.

Skills

Hospitality management

Team leadership

Financial oversight

Operational management

Strong communication skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Location: Horsham Football Club, West Sussex, RH13 0AD

Reports to: General Manager

Salary: £Competitive (depending on experience)

Contract: Full-time (evening and weekend working required)

About Horsham FC

Horsham Football Club is more than just a team. We’re a vibrant community organisation with a modern stadium, loyal fanbase, and a reputation for delivering first-class matchday experiences and events. Our stadium is a gathering place for thousands each season and a home for community activity all year round.

We are now seeking a talented, motivated Food & Beverage Manager to lead our operations, ensuring they run smoothly, profitably, and with the highest standards of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Hospitality & Matchday Experience – Deliver exceptional food, drink, and service for supporters, sponsors, and guests at all matches and club events.
• Team Leadership & Development – Recruit, train, and inspire a team of staff and volunteers, fostering a positive, high-performing culture.
• Operational Management –, suppliers, stock control, systems, and logistics to maximise efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure compliance with licensing, health & safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Financial & Commercial Oversight – Control budgets, track performance, and develop initiatives that increase sales, margins, and profitability.
• Customer Experience – Implement service standards and training that elevate the fan and guest experience, encouraging repeat visits and positive word of mouth.
• Collaboration & Growth – Work closely with the General Manager, Board, and Committee to support the club’s wider goals
• Personal Licence Holder – Be registered as the PLH for the premises and be the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS).

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in hospitality, stadium, events, or venue management (sports or leisure industry desirable).
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building and motivating teams.
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to manage budgets, stock, and suppliers effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to remain calm and solutions-focused under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with a wide range of stakeholders (supporters, sponsors, suppliers, staff, and volunteers).
• A genuine enthusiasm for football, community, and hospitality.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits dependent on experience.
• The opportunity to lead and shape the future at a thriving, ambitious football club.
• A varied role at the heart of a vibrant matchday and community environment.
• Support from a passionate board, staff, and volunteer base.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a covering letter outlining their qualifications, relevant experience, and reasons for applying for the post to Leighton Mitchell, General Manager, by email: [e-mail] by Friday September 26 2025.