Lead Duty Manager – Catering & Bars at Live Events

Freemans Event Partners; Broomfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Freemans Event Partners is seeking a Duty Manager for catering and bars at Greenfield events across UK sites. You will lead front-line teams, support unit managers, and ensure exceptional guest experiences while upholding food safety and licensing standards.

In this live event role, you will manage operations from build to breakdown, fix issues quickly, and drive safety, service speed and profitability across multiple outlets.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing catering or bar operations.
• Experience within large-scale events, festivals or stadia.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent decision-making ability.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Willingness to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead designated catering and bar operations during event delivery.
• Support the Event Manager in delivering all food and beverage operations.
• Ensure outlets are fully operational before gates open.
• Monitor service standards throughout trading.
• Respond promptly to operational issues with effective solutions.
• Coordinate stock replenishment across the event.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures.
• Conduct regular operational walkarounds across site.
• Lead, motivate and support Managers, Supervisors and casual staff.
• Deliver pre-shift briefings and ensure staff understand service expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Food & Beverage Operations

Health & Safety

Food Safety

Stock Management

Labour Management

Guest Experience

Conflict Resolution

Team Development

Time Management

Decision Making

Commercial Awareness

Willingness to Travel

Flexibility

Tools

EPOS systems

Job description

Freemans Event Partners is seeking a Duty Manager for catering and bars at Greenfield events across UK sites. You will lead front-line teams, support unit managers, and ensure exceptional guest experiences while upholding food safety and licensing standards.

In this live event role, you will manage operations from build to breakdown, fix issues quickly, and drive safety, service speed and profitability across multiple outlets.