Head of Hospitality

COREcruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage operator is seeking a passionate Head of Hospitality for one of their large-scale venue contracts in the East Midlands. The role involves leading a hospitality team, ensuring exceptional service across events, and managing financial operations. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in the hospitality sector, strong leadership skills, and a focus on team engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in large-scale hospitality or events.
• Strong financial management skills including budgets and P&L.
• Ability to engage and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a hospitality team for exceptional service.
• Ensure operational excellence across events and experiences.
• Drive profitability through financial management.

Skills

Leadership in large-scale hospitality

Commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Ability to perform under pressure

Understanding of compliance standards

Job description

Head of Hospitality, Midlands, £40,000 + Bonus

My client is a leading food and beverage operator, and we are excited to be working with them to find a passionate and experienced Head of Hospitality for one of their large-scale venue contracts. The Head of Hospitality Manager is responsible for ensuring operational excellence across matchday and non-matchday business, encompassing hospitality, as well as and conferencing and events.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and inspire a large hospitality team to deliver exceptional service
• Ensure operational excellence across all match day, event, and VIP experiences
• Drive revenue and profitability through strong financial management
• Oversee budgets, P&L, stock control, EPOS, and client billing processes
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships to ensure long-term success
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety, food hygiene, and best practice standards

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven leadership experience in large-scale hospitality or events environments
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in budgets, labour, and procurement
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on team engagement and development
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced, event-driven setting
• Solid understanding of compliance and operational standards