Head of Food & Beverage Operations, £50/55,000 - Southbank

COREcruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Food & Beverage Operations for a high-quality venue in Southbank, London. This hands-on role requires extensive F&B operations experience and exceptional leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing menus, budgets, and driving growth through innovative guest experiences in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to coach, inspire, and develop teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail in food and drinks.
• Ability to identify opportunities to grow revenue.

Responsibilities

• Lead both front- and back-of-house teams.
• Manage menu development and supplier relationships.
• Drive growth through events and innovative guest experiences.

Skills

Extensive experience in F&B operations role within a busy, food-led venue

Strong leadership skills

Passion for high-quality food and drinks

Experienced in managing budgets

Comfortable overseeing events

Excellent communication skills

Commercially minded

Job description

Overview

THIS ROLE IS STARTING IN 2026!

Foodie Venue, not too late night, many different fun areas to Manager, our client would look at a General Manager for this role who is looking towork in a new funenvironment

About the role

I amlooking for a Head of Food & Beverage Operations to take full ownership of all F&B across a high-quality, food-led venue inSouthbank,London.This is a hands-on role where you will lead both the front- and back-of-house teams, ensuring every guest enjoys exceptional food, drinks, and service.

The venue prides itself on seasonal, scratch-cooked dishes using artisan suppliers, complemented by a curatedselectionof craft beers, wines, and cocktails.You will manage menu development, supplier relationships, budgets, P&L, and operational efficiencies, while also driving growth through events and innovative guest experiences.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced F&B leader to shape the team, enhance the customer journey, and deliver an outstanding culinary experience in a vibrant and fast-paced environment.

Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in F&B operations role within a busy, food-led venue
• Strong leadership skills, with a proven ability to coach, inspire, and develop teams
• Passion for high-quality food and drinks with exceptional attention to detail
• Experienced in managing budgets, P&L, and operational efficiencies
• Comfortable overseeing events and special functions
• Excellent communication, people management, and organisational skills
• Commercially minded, able toidentifyopportunities to grow revenue

How to apply

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your CV to Stuart Hills or call 0207 790 2666