Assistant Hospitality Manager at Legends Global (Europe)

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational Excellence, Event Delivery, Food & Beverage Operations, Leadership, Team Coaching, Recruitment, Performance Management, Menu Engineering, Commercial Growth, Stock Planning, Health & Safety Compliance, Allergen Management, SOP Refinement, Budget Management, Invoicing, Decision Making

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Description: Olympia Events is more than an exhibition venue, conference centre and live-event space - it’s an inspiration. Against a backdrop of grand Victorian architecture, the seven connected spaces inspire engagement and enjoyment. Olympia Events is recognised in the industry for exceptional levels of customer service and support, and our numerous awards are testament to our clients' satisfaction. Beyond the walls of our venue, Olympia is on the ground, working to invest in people, strengthen our communities, and protect the environment. Olympia Events is undergoing a period of change. In 2017, the venue was bought by a consortium led by Yoo Capital and Deutsche Finance international. Work is currently underway to transform the wider estate into a cultural hub of which Olympia Events will be the central part. Once complete, the estate will include a new theatre, music venue, two hotels, over 30 eateries, world-class office space and over two acres of public realm. More information can be found at https://olympia.co.uk/ Key responsibilities As Assistant Hospitality Manager, you’ll co‑lead day‑to‑day food & beverage operations, ensuring every organiser, delegate, and guest enjoys a seamless, premium experience. You’ll partner closely with our Head of Hospitality and the Operational teams to deliver operational excellence, grow revenue through smart innovation, and nurture a confident, capable team. This is a hands‑on management role with genuine scope to shape our service culture, trial new concepts, and step up regularly; a strong platform for progression into senior management. Responsibilities Include: 1) Operational Excellence & Event Delivery · Assist the Head of Hospitality in all operational requirements of the F&B operations in line with KPI’s and budget Ensure impeccable set‑ups and delivery for conferences and hospitality functions; uphold SOPs, allergen management, stock rotation, and cleaning regimes. Plan resources, deployment, and back‑of‑house flow to optimise quality and efficiency across event peaks. Support with accurate, timely invoicing and post‑event billing with clear reconciliation. 2) Leadership, People & Culture Line‑manage and coach a diverse team (including casuals), fostering a supportive, high‑performance culture. Support recruitment, scheduling, and performance conversations; deliver on‑the‑job training and briefings. 3) Innovation & Commercial Growth Partner with F&B, Commercial and Operational teams to evolve our offer; menu engineering, packages, pop‑ups, sponsorship moments, and premium upgrades. Track performance data to make evidence‑based improvements. 4) Cross‑Team Collaboration Work closely with Head of Logistics on stock planning, purchasing, and event turnarounds. Collaborate with Venue Operations, and external contractors to deliver end‑to‑end excellence. Coordinate pre‑event briefings and post‑event reviews to capture learnings and drive continuous improvement. 5) Governance, Safety & Administration Champion health & safety, food safety, and allergen compliance; ensure all legal and licensing obligations are met. Maintain accurate systems and operational documentation. Continuously refine SOPs to reflect best practice and operational realities. Person Specification · A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a similar environment, ideally within the entertainment/leisure industry. · Someone who can work well under their own initiative to ensure deadlines are achieved · Strong interpersonal skills and the ability and confidence to make decisions · Ability to remain calm under pressure · Fantastic team ethic · A desire to develop their career · Have knowledge and understanding of current health and safety regulations · Experience of managing, training and developing a successful team and strong examples of personally delivering training and leading effective training processes are essential for this role · Willing to work outside of normal working hours e.g. weekend work, late nights. · Personal licence holder Sustainability Responsibilities (Our Grand Plan): · Complete all sustainability training and engage your team to adopt greener practices. Olympia Events is fully committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups) that attend our premises. Olympia Events may require any successful applicant to complete a DBS Check prior to working in our business. Olympia Events is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and excepts all its people to have a positive commitment to EDI by treating others fairly and not committing any form of discrimination, victimisation or harassment and to promote positive working relationships amongst employees and stakeholders. This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over according to the changing needs of the business.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Hospitality Manager will co-lead day-to-day food and beverage operations, ensuring premium experiences for all guests while partnering with the Head of Hospitality to achieve operational excellence and grow revenue through innovation. Key duties involve managing operations, leading and coaching the team, driving commercial growth through evolving offers, and ensuring strict adherence to governance, safety, and administrative standards.