Hospitality Manager

Sodexo Group; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing Support

Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive Discounts

Financial Benefits

Retirement Planning

Career Development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities

Full Training & Uniform Provided

Job summary

Sodexo Group in Taunton is seeking an experienced Hospitality Manager to lead planning, coordination, and delivery of hospitality events at King's College Taunton and King's College Prep Taunton.

The role requires strong leadership, exceptional service standards, and the ability to work across Saturdays and Monday-Friday with varied shifts. A focus on safety and stakeholder collaboration will be essential to success.

Qualifications

• Strong hospitality and event management experience with a proven track record of delivering high-quality events.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to develop, inspire, and support high-performing teams.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities with stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail for flawless event execution.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with calm under pressure.
• Strong commercial awareness and a commitment to customer service and operational improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of hospitality events, conferences, functions, and match teas.
• Deliver five-star customer service and memorable experiences for guests and clients.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring requirements are understood and exceeded.
• Manage event logistics, resources, stock, and equipment for smooth operations.
• Lead, coach, and motivate hospitality teams to maintain service excellence.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety, safeguarding, and procedures at all times.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Event management

Team development

Communication

Stakeholder relations

Organization & detail

Job description

Position Hospitality Manager

Location King's College Taunton and King's College Prep Taunton

Days/Shift Pattern Saturday Monday-Friday

Working Hours 7am-3pm / 11:45-7:45pm

Rate of Pay £35,000 per annum with excellent benefit

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King’s College Taunton and King’s College Prep are leading independent schools in Somerset, providing an exceptional education within a supportive and nurturing community. With a strong focus on academic achievement, personal development, and co-curricular opportunities, they inspire pupils to reach their full potential and thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of hospitality events, conferences, functions, sports teas, and match teas to the highest standard.
• Deliver exceptional five-star customer service and create memorable experiences for guests, clients, and stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring their requirements are understood and exceeded.
• Manage event logistics, resources, stock, and equipment to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Lead, coach, and motivate hospitality teams, promoting excellent service standards and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety, safeguarding, and operational procedures at all times.

What You Will Bring:

• Strong hospitality and event management experience with a proven track record of delivering high-quality events.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to develop, inspire, and support high-performing teams.
• Outstanding communication and relationship‑building abilities, enabling effective engagement with stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring flawless event execution.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach with the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Strong commercial awareness and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer:

• Wellbeing Support – Access to mental health and wellness platforms, plus a 24/7 virtual GP.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Confidential support for legal, financial, and personal matters.
• Exclusive Discounts – Save on retail, travel, dining, and more through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme.
• Financial Benefits – Salary Finance Platform to help with money management and savings.
• Retirement Planning – Membership in the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• Career Development – Learning and training opportunities to help you grow.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit while commuting.
• Volunteering Opportunities – Give back to your community with our support.
• Full Training & Uniform Provided – We set you up for success from day one.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles require background checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) screening.