Food & Beverage Manager

We're looking for an experienced and driven Food & Beverage Manager to lead event-day hospitality operations at a prestigious Large Venue near Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering exceptional large-scale events, working in a fast-paced, high-profile environment where no two days are the same. You'll take ownership of the full operational delivery of hospitality across major events, ensuring every detail is executed to the highest standard while leading and developing a high-performing team. While the venue is based in the Edinburgh area, the role is easily commutable from across the Central Belt, making it an excellent opportunity for candidates based in and around Edinburgh and surrounding locations.What you'll be doing…

• Leading the end-to-end delivery of event day hospitality operations
• Planning and coordinating all operational elements including staffing, set-up, and service delivery
• Managing labour and operational budgets to ensure efficiency and cost control
• Leading, motivating, and developing a large hospitality team
• Delivering engaging event briefings and ensuring all team members are clear on expectations
• Working closely with Sales, Kitchen, and Operations teams to ensure seamless event execution
• Maintaining exceptional standards of service, presentation, and timing across all events
• Ensuring full compliance with health & safety regulations and company standards
• Supporting event planning and client requirements to ensure outstanding customer experiences
  
  Proven experience managing conference and large-scale event operations within a venue or hospitality environment
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building high-performing teams
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
• Confidence working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong financial awareness, including labour and cost control
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to engage clients and internal teams
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for delivering exceptional service
• Knowledge of health & safety within events or hospitality
  
  We're a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? To enrich lives everywhere, every day.
And here's the best part - 87% of our team say they're proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you're listened to, trusted, supported, and valued. Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you're passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!