Hospitality / Restaurant Manager – Aston Villa Football Club Hospitality

Constellation Platinum Midlands; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in Birmingham is seeking a Hospitality/Restaurant Manager to oversee operations at an iconic sporting venue. You will lead the team to deliver exceptional experiences on matchdays and events, ensuring high standards of service and food quality. Ideal candidates will have proven management experience in premium settings and a passion for hospitality. This role offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and the excitement of a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Specialist training and masterclasses

Iconic sporting venue experience

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in premium or high-volume hospitality settings.
• Ability to lead a team confidently and deliver engaging briefings.
• Strong knowledge of food, wine, and service excellence.
• Attention to guest experience, service flow, and food quality.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to fast-paced environments.
• Passionate about delivering first-class hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all hospitality spaces to ensure seamless service.
• Lead and motivate the team with energizing briefings.
• Drive excellent guest experiences and service standards.
• Collaborate with management to plan operations and achieve targets.

Job description

Season 2025/26 – Casual/Matchday & Events Role

Step into the heart of Villa Park and lead our premium hospitality operations on matchdays, concerts, and special events as a Hospitality/Restaurant Manager. From luxury lounges to exclusive dining suites, you’ll be responsible for delivering unforgettable experiences for fans, VIPs, and sponsors. This is a casual role, focused on high-energy, high-impact days when the stadium comes alive.

What you’ll be doing as Hospitality/Restaurant Manager:

• Overseeing all Aston Villa hospitality spaces – restaurants, lounges, boxes, and VIP suites – ensuring seamless service from set-up to breakdown.
• Leading, motivating, and inspiring a team of managers and frontline colleagues with energising pre-shift briefings and clear expectations.
• Driving consistently excellent guest experiences, from food and beverage quality to service standards, including understanding food and wine pairings.
• Collaborating with senior management to plan operations, manage stock, and hit service and revenue targets.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven management experience from premium or high-volume hospitality settings (restaurants, hotels, venues, stadiums etc).
• A natural leader who can run a team with confidence and deliver clear, engaging briefings.
• Strong knowledge of food, wine, and service excellence.
• A sharp eye for what good looks like – from guest experience and service flow to food quality and presentation.
• Calm under pressure, flexible, and able to adapt to the fast pace of matchdays and events.
• Passionate about delivering first‑class hospitality and creating memorable moments.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive weekly pay and recognition for your leadership.
• Access to specialist training and masterclasses to develop your skills.
• The chance to manage one of the UK’s most iconic sporting venues.
• Be at the centre of Aston Villa’s matchday excitement and make a real impact across every hospitality space.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, love leading a team, and want to be part of something iconic in Birmingham, this is your chance to gain premium event experience while doing something you enjoy.