Head Of Beverage Logistics - Excel

Levy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellbeing support

23 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Meals on duty

Birthday off

Holiday purchase scheme

Pension scheme

Development opportunities

Job summary

Levy UK & Ireland is seeking a Head of Beverage Logistics to oversee all event beverage logistics at ExCeL London, ensuring on-time delivery within budgets and within health and safety guidelines. This role reports to the Head of BOH & Logistics and drives a small team across beverage, cellar, and refrigeration operations.

You will manage stock, orders, and equipment, coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and lead monthly stocktakes while maintaining cost control and high service

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in logistics management.
• Proven experience leading and implementing change programmes to improve operational performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong supplier relationship management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage beverage logistics planning, working closely with operational teams to ensure effective beverage delivery, storage and event solutions.
• Oversee beverage stock and equipment orders, ensuring budgets are maintained, stock levels are appropriate and any overspend is justified.
• Maintain stock security procedures, minimising losses, wastage and protecting company profitability.
• Lead day-to-day beverage logistics operations, including event planning, staff allocation, team briefings and weekly rotas.
• Maintain high standards of organisation, cleanliness and stock control across all beverage storage areas and refrigeration spaces.
• Manage supplier and contractor relationships, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.
• Conduct monthly stocktakes, investigate and report discrepancies, and maintain accurate stock records.
• Lead and develop the team through regular appraisals, performance reviews, succession planning and ongoing training.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with Levy Signature standards, departmental SOPs and GPS performance targets.
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies, overseeing equipment maintenance, cleaning schedules, safe storage and team training.

Job description

Head Of Beverage Logistics - Excel, London, E16 1XL | Full Time £51500 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

We're looking for an experienced Head of Beverage Logistics to oversee and lead all event beverage logistics operations at ExCeL London, ensuring the efficient delivery of services within designated areas and in line with event budgets and deadlines.

Reporting directly to the Head of BOH & Logistics, you'll play a key role within the department, driving operational procedures, developing the logistics team and supporting both the culinary and wider operational teams. You'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of all beverage and cellar operations, planning staff allocations across events and overseeing all company refrigeration spaces throughout the venue. Working closely with the Beverage Logistics Manager, you'll help maintain and strengthen supplier relationships while managing departmental costs, including labour, equipment hire, losses and wastage. You'll also work alongside the Head of Department to ensure full compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) standards and guidelines.

We are Levy

We are a visionary venue partner. We design and deliver bespoke guest experiences that prioritise people and the planet.

Trusted by some of the world's most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events - from Wimbledon and Twickenham to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London - we bring experiences to life with passion and precision.

Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities.

We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations.

Head Of Beverage Logistics - The Role

• Manage beverage logistics planning, working closely with operational teams to ensure effective beverage delivery, storage and event solutions.
• Oversee beverage stock and equipment orders, ensuring budgets are maintained, stock levels are appropriate and any overspend is justified.
• Maintain strong stock security procedures, minimising losses, wastage and protecting company profitability.
• Lead day-to-day beverage logistics operations, including event planning, staff allocation, team briefings and weekly rotas.
• Maintain high standards of organisation, cleanliness and stock control across all beverage storage areas and refrigeration spaces.
• Manage supplier and contractor relationships, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.
• Conduct monthly stocktakes, investigate and report discrepancies, and maintain accurate stock records.
• Lead and develop the team through regular appraisals, performance reviews, succession planning and ongoing training.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with Levy Signature standards, departmental SOPs and GPS performance targets.
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies, overseeing equipment maintenance, cleaning schedules, safe storage and team training.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years' experience in logistics management, ideally within a fast-paced operational environment.
• Proven experience leading and implementing change programmes to improve operational performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong supplier relationship management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Calm, organised and structured approach, with strong resilience and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to respond to changing business and operational demands.
• A hands-on leader who leads by example and supports the wider management team.
• Forklift driving licence desirable, with flexibility to work shifts across different operations as required.
• Professional approach, acting as an ambassador for the company and adhering to company policies and procedures.

What You'll Get In Return

• Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
• Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
• Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Family benefits: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 2 days' additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby's first birthday, enhanced family leave
• Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
• Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products
• Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways
• Meals on duty included

Why Join Us?

Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.

We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.

Together, we create unforgettable experiences - and shape the future of hospitality.

Levy UK + Ireland is the sports and hospitality sector of Compass Group UK and Ireland. It is the market leader in the provision of legendary food and drink experiences at some of the UK and Ireland's most significant sporting, arena, and leisure venues. Through strong client partnerships, Levy UK + Ireland creates bespoke food concepts, service standards and pioneering design, implementing a guest-first approach and ongoing innovation at each venue.

Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.

Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality. Together, we create unforgettable experiences - and shape the future of hospitality.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!