Senior Hospitality Manager - Stadium Events Lead

Delaware North at Stadium of Light; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension contributions

Events industry exposure

Job summary

Delaware North UK at Stadium of Light in Sunderland invites a Senior Hospitality Manager to lead the hospitality operations during events and meetings, ensuring guest satisfaction and cost efficiency.

The role requires proven hospitality leadership, 5+ years’ experience, and a track record of managing teams in high-profile settings; it offers a dynamic environment with generous holiday allowance and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ hospitality experience with 1+ years in a management role.
• 3 years’ experience in a similar setting; 5–6* fine dining beneficial.
• Strong leadership and customer-service focus.
• IT literacy including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of hospitality managers and supervisors, training and developing staff.
• Plan and support hospitality services for Stadium of Light events with strong organisation.
• Collaborate with the meetings and events sales team for new business opportunities.
• Maintain financial and procurement procedures; assist with post-event reporting.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, licensing, and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT literacy

Service orientation

Customer focus

Self-motivation

Education

Hospitality management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Delaware North UK at Stadium of Light in Sunderland invites a Senior Hospitality Manager to lead the hospitality operations during events and meetings, ensuring guest satisfaction and cost efficiency.

The role requires proven hospitality leadership, 5+ years’ experience, and a track record of managing teams in high-profile settings; it offers a dynamic environment with generous holiday allowance and pension contributions.