Retail F&B Event Manager — Elevate Guest Experience & Growth

Compass Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality partner is seeking an F&B Event Manager to oversee food and beverage operations at the Exhibitions Centre in Birmingham. The role involves delivering exceptional guest experiences, managing teams, and driving sales while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience, commercial acumen, and a passion for customer service. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including healthcare and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Healthcare & wellbeing support

23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Meals on duty included

Pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable leadership experience in an operational role, preferably within a similar environment.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business plans to achieve growth and exceed revenue targets.
• Manage profit and loss, budgets, and sales forecasting for operational excellence.
• Ensure operational areas meet health & safety standards and comply with licensing laws.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong commercial acumen

Budgeting and forecasting

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Job description

A leading global hospitality partner is seeking an F&B Event Manager to oversee food and beverage operations at the Exhibitions Centre in Birmingham. The role involves delivering exceptional guest experiences, managing teams, and driving sales while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience, commercial acumen, and a passion for customer service. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including healthcare and wellbeing support.