General Manager, Luxury Heritage Events

Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Healthcare support app

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy and EAP

Volunteering days

High street discounts

Job summary

Company of Cooks at Old Royal Naval College is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a renowned hospitality and events operation. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team and manage high-profile events including weddings, corporate functions and large-scale productions.

The role requires strong financial acumen, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to balance creativity with heritage compliance to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading large-scale, prestigious event venues.
• Strong financial oversight and budget control experience.
• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams across Sales, Operations, Retail and Kitchen.
• Excellent stakeholder management with senior clients and partners.
• Creative, innovative thinker capable of delivering high-profile events.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of a large hospitality and events operation.
• Lead and develop teams across multiple departments.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure exceptional service.
• Drive commercial performance including budgets, costs and revenue opportunities.
• Lead delivery of weddings, corporate dinners, award ceremonies and bespoke events.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Budget management

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Event concept development

Job description

Company of Cooks at Old Royal Naval College is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a renowned hospitality and events operation. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team and manage high-profile events including weddings, corporate functions and large-scale productions.

The role requires strong financial acumen, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to balance creativity with heritage compliance to deliver outstanding guest experiences.