Hospitality & Events Lead — £3M Operation

Compass Group UK; Durnford Farm; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways & MyLearning

Digital GP & wider healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cinema tickets discounts

Cash rewards program

Wellness & fitness classes

Optional family discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK is seeking an exceptional Hospitality & Events Manager to take ownership of a £3m operation delivering high-profile events for 2,000+ guests at prestigious venues.

You will lead a premium service, manage a core team and scale for major events, ensuring flawless execution from setup to close while working with senior clients and the Executive Chef. This is a high-energy, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate catering, premium hospitality, stadium hospitality, racing hospitality or large-scale events.
• Strong client and stakeholder management with senior-level exposure.
• Experience delivering events for 1,000+ guests and managing substantial budgets.

Responsibilities

• Take operational ownership of high-profile events for up to 4000 guests, including premium dinners, corporate functions, receptions and VIP experiences.
• Own a £3m operation, drive commercial performance and operational excellence.
• Manage a core team of 25, scaling to 50+ for major events.
• Deliver premium hospitality, oversee 28 meeting rooms and a high-end dining operation.
• Be the operational lead from set-up to close, ensuring flawless delivery.
• Collaborate with senior clients, the Executive Chef and wider teams to achieve outstanding experiences.
• Thrive on the energy of major event days, weekends and high-profile occasions.

Skills

Corporate catering

Premium hospitality

Large-scale events

Job description

Compass Group UK is seeking an exceptional Hospitality & Events Manager to take ownership of a £3m operation delivering high-profile events for 2,000+ guests at prestigious venues.

You will lead a premium service, manage a core team and scale for major events, ensuring flawless execution from setup to close while working with senior clients and the Executive Chef. This is a high-energy, fast-paced environment.