Live Event Duty Manager: Catering & Bars

Freemans Event Partners; Ashley Heath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Freemans Event Partners is seeking a Duty Manager for Catering & Bars to lead multiple outlets at major UK events, ensuring safe, compliant and profitable operations. You will manage front-line teams, coordinate bar and catering operations, monitor service standards, and drive guest experience from build to breakdown.

This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and willingness to travel nationwide across different venues.

Qualifications

• Experience managing catering or bar operations.
• Experience within large-scale events, festivals or stadia.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery of catering and bar services at events.
• Monitor service standards and ensure licensing compliance.
• Coordinate stock, budgets and waste reduction.
• Manage staff welfare, briefings and performance issues.
• Drive guest satisfaction and handle complaints professionally.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff management

Customer service

Problem solving

Job description

Freemans Event Partners is seeking a Duty Manager for Catering & Bars to lead multiple outlets at major UK events, ensuring safe, compliant and profitable operations. You will manage front-line teams, coordinate bar and catering operations, monitor service standards, and drive guest experience from build to breakdown.

This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and willingness to travel nationwide across different venues.