Hospitality and Events Assistant Manager - Brentford FC

Compass Group UK & Ireland; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in London is seeking a Hospitality & Events Assistant Manager to facilitate catering operations and manage events at Brentford FC. Ideal candidates will have experience in luxury venues and strong leadership qualities. Competitive salary and benefits including healthcare and training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Pension scheme

23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Healthcare support

Mental health assistance

Discounts on gym memberships

Qualifications

• Previous events experience in luxury hotel or venue.
• Must be flexible with working hours.
• Strong leadership with multiple team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating day-to-day catering operations.
• Managing C&E events and paperwork.
• Overseeing hospitality lounges on match days.

Skills

Events experience

Leadership qualities

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Food passion

Organizational skills

Team player

Calm under pressure

Client relationship management

Job description

Job Introduction

Hospitality & Events Assistant Manager - Brentford FC | Full-Time / Permanent

£34,000 + excellent benefits including bonus, healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

We're looking for a Hospitality & Events Assistant Manager to join our passionate and dedicated team at Brentford GTech Community Stadium, a state-of-the-art conference and events venue and home of Brentford FC. In this exciting hospitality and events role you will support the Head of Hospitality & Events with the planning and delivery of a varied catering operation for both matchdays and non-matchday conferences and events.

We are Levy

Levy is about elevating experiences. We are a leading global hospitality partner, designing and delivering unforgettable guest moments that prioritise people and the planet.

Trusted by some of the world's most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events - including Wimbledon, Twickenham, 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.

Hospitality & Events Assistant Manager - the role

• Facilitating day to day catering operations, ensuring we meet exceptional client and guest expectations
• Managing C&E events including accurately completing planning and system paperwork such as rosters, P&L paperwork, POS Requirements, SOPs
• Effective set up and management of Hospitality lounges on match days including overseeing a variable team
• Inspiring and supporting the development of the events team
• Driving innovation within our conference and events product including mapping customer journey, market trends, competitor analysis, and client walk throughs
• Working alongside the Head of Operations and Head of Hospitality to research food trends, ensuring exciting and customer focused menu offerings
• Ensuring allergies and specific dietary requirements are held as a priority when liaising with kitchen and staff are briefed accordingly
• Maintaining key relationships and schedules with both internal and external clients
• Fostering transparent and genuine relationships with co-workers and the wider Levy UK family

What we're looking for

• Previous events experience working in a luxury hotel or venue in Conference & Events operations
• A background in hotels, stadium, or event catering is a bonus!
• Personal circumstances must allow working flexible hours to align with stadia activity
• Strong leadership qualities - an excellent communicator with experience managing multiple team members.
• Positive and passionate focus on food - a natural flare for hospitality
• Strong organisation skills and commercial awareness - a problem solver with a resourceful mindset
• Credible, champions and grows guest and client relationships
• Standards and quality driven hands on management style
• Effective team player, with a "can-do" attitude.
• Assertive, calm, works well under pressure
• Motivated by a passion and desire for quality and great service delivery that add to the guest experience

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary with discretionary 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: 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.