Premium Lounge Manager - The O2 Arena

Levy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellbeing support

23 days annual leave

Life assurance

Meals on duty

Job summary

The O2 Arena, London, is seeking a Premium Lounge Manager to lead the premium lounge operations at The O2. You will oversee guest experiences, food and beverage service, and front-of-house staff while driving commercial performance in a busy event environment.

Levy offers a competitive package with healthcare and extensive benefits, plus 23 days of annual leave and wellbeing support. This role requires strong leadership and a track record in high-end hospitality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of management experience in hospitality.
• Strong IT skills and numeracy.
• Excellent English communication.
• London market experience preferred.
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Collaborative, adaptable and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead lounge operations and ensure smooth service, staffing and guest experiences.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and resolve issues professionally.
• Lead and develop the front-of-house team and maintain positive culture.
• Maintain health and safety standards, including alcohol service and safety checks.
• Control labour costs, monitor budgets and manage stock and tills.
• Drive sales and upselling to meet targets and promotions.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure events run smoothly from start to finish.
• Use guest feedback and reviews to continuously improve the offering and lounge experience.
• Maintain company standards and SOPs while encouraging innovation.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Customer focus

People development

Commercial awareness

IT skills & numeracy

Decision making

Adaptability

Hospitality experience

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Premium Lounge Manager - The O2 Arena, London, SE10 | Full-Time / Permanent

£46300 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

We’re looking for...

Responsible for leading the day-to-day operation and overall performance of a premium hospitality lounge at The O2. The role involves managing the guest experience, food and bar service, leading and supporting the front-of-house team, and overseeing financial and operational performance. The manager must provide strong, visible leadership in a busy event environment while ensuring high hospitality standards, excellent customer service, engaged staff and strong commercial results.

We are Levy

We are a visionary venue partner. We design and deliver bespoke guest experiences that prioritise people and the planet.

Trusted by some of the world’s most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events from Wimbledon and Twickenham to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London we bring experiences to life with passion and precision.

Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities.

We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations.

Premium Lounge Manager - The Role

• Lead lounge operations – Take overall responsibility for the smooth running of the premium lounge, ensuring excellent service, staffing and guest experiences.
• Deliver exceptional customer service – Be visible on the floor, understand guest needs, resolve issues professionally and consistently maintain high hospitality standards.
• Lead and develop the team – Recruit, train, coach and motivate the front-of-house team, creating a positive culture of teamwork, accountability and service excellence.
• Manage health and safety – Maintain all health and safety standards, including responsible alcohol service, safety checks, incident reporting and compliance requirements.
• Manage financial performance – Control labour and operating costs, monitor budgets, manage stock and tills, and work towards revenue and profit targets.
• Drive sales and upselling – Identify sales opportunities, increase spend per transaction and motivate the team to achieve sales targets and promotions.
• Manage clients and stakeholders – Act as a key point of contact for clients and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to understand and deliver their requirements.
• Coordinate event delivery – Work with culinary, beverage, logistics and support teams to ensure the lounge is fully prepared and events run smoothly from start to finish.
• Continuously improve the offering – Use guest feedback, event reviews, menu development and competitor awareness to identify improvements and enhance the lounge experience.
• Maintain operational excellence – Ensure company standards, SOPs, stock procedures and service expectations are consistently followed while encouraging innovation and best practice.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong team leadership – Able to motivate, coach and develop people while recognising and celebrating their achievements.
• Approachable and personable – Builds positive relationships based on trust, respect and integrity, with a friendly and supportive management style.
• Excellent communication – Communicates clearly and confidently with team members, customers, clients and stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaborative team player – Works well with other venues and teams, shares best practice and contributes positively across the wider business.
• Customer and client focused – Builds strong client relationships, listens to customer needs and consistently aims to deliver excellent experiences.
• Adaptable and innovative – Comfortable working in a fast-changing environment, embraces new ideas and helps teams adapt to change.
• Strong leadership and decision-making – Takes ownership, addresses problems, makes confident decisions and remains focused during challenging situations.
• Commercially focused – Understands profitability, faces challenges realistically and looks for opportunities to improve business performance.
• Relevant hospitality experience – Has at least 2 years’ management experience leading teams, ideally within a demanding hospitality environment with complex front-of-house operations.
• Professional and technically capable – Has strong IT skills, good numeracy and English, London market experience, and the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

What You’ll Get In Return

• Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
• Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
• Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Family benefits: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 2 days additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby’s first birthday, enhanced family leave
• Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
• Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products
• Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways
• Meals on duty included

Why Join Us?

Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.

We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.

Together, we create unforgettable experiences and shape the future of hospitality.

Job Reference: com/2809/72489001/52836357/SU #Levy UK

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!