Hospitality & Events Manager

Compass Group PLC; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career development

Digital GP & wider healthcare

Exclusive travel discounts

Retail discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards & cashback

Wellness & fitness classes

Discounts for friends & family

Job summary

Restaurant Associates seeks an exceptional Hospitality & Events Manager to lead a premium operation delivering high-profile events for 2,000+ guests. You will own a £3m operation and drive outstanding service across large-scale corporate dinners, receptions and VIP experiences.

Manage a core team of 25, scaling to 50+ for major events, work closely with senior clients and the Executive Chef, and own end-to-end delivery from set‑up to close.

Responsibilities

• Take operational ownership of high-profile events for up to 4000 guests.
• Own a £3m operation, drive commercial performance and exceptional service.
• Lead a core team of 25, scaling to 50+ for major events.
• Deliver premium hospitality across meeting rooms and fine dining.
• Lead from set‑up to close, ensuring seamless delivery.
• Collaborate with senior clients and the Executive Chef.
• Manage weekend, evening and occasional out-of-hours commitments.

Job description

Hospitality & Events Manager Lead high-profile events. Drive exceptional hospitality. Own a £3m operation. Where no two days are the same. We're looking for an exceptional Hospitality & Events Manager to take the lead at a prestigious, fast-paced premium hospitality operation delivering high-profile events for 2,000+ guests. Plan events for some of the world's most iconic brands This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious hospitality professional to take ownership of a £3m operation, leading premium service and large-scale events in a truly unique environment.

• Take operational ownership of high-profile events for up to 4000 guests, alongside premium dinners, corporate functions, receptions and VIP experiences.
• Own a £3m operation, drive commercial performance, operational excellence and consistently exceptional service standards.
• Manage a core team of 25, scaling to 50+ colleagues for major events.
• Deliver premium hospitality, oversee 28 corporate meeting rooms and a high-end fine-dining operation.
• Be the operational lead from set-up through to close, ensuring every detail is delivered seamlessly.
• Work closely with senior clients, the Executive Chef and wider operational teams to deliver outstanding experiences.
• Thrive on the energy of major event days, weekends and high-profile occasions. Proven experience in corporate catering, premium hospitality, stadium hospitality, racing hospitality or large-scale events.
• Strong client and stakeholder management experience - you'll be comfortable dealing with senior clients and demanding expectations.
• Experience delivering events for 1,000+ guests, ideally at significant scale.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing substantial operations and budgets.
• Strong people leadership skills, including managing agency and temporary teams.
• A proactive, "let's find a way" mindset.
• Flexibility to support approximately two weekend days per month, with paid overtime, around two evening commitments per month, and occasional out-of-hours support around international race schedules.

This is an opportunity to step into a high-profile, high-energy hospitality operation where scale, premium service and major events come together. If you're ready to lead from the front and deliver hospitality at serious scale, we'd love to hear from you.

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.

Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families