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Deputy Head of Hospitality
Leading Contract Caterer
Monday to Friday | £47,000 per annum
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Deputy Head of Hospitality to join one of the UK's leading contract caterers, based within a stunning corporate office environment in Central London.
This is a fantastic role for a hospitality professional who thrives in a premium, client-facing setting and enjoys leading high-performing teams while delivering outstanding service.
The Role
Working alongside the Head of Hospitality, you'll play a key role in leading the day-to-day operation, ensuring exceptional standards across meeting room service, private dining, and corporate hospitality events.
You'll be responsible for motivating and developing a large hospitality team, maintaining impeccable service standards, and ensuring every client experience exceeds expectations.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support the Head of Hospitality in the day-to-day management of the operation.
- Lead, motivate, and develop a large hospitality team.
- Oversee meeting room hospitality, private dining, and corporate events.
- Ensure exceptional service standards are consistently delivered.
- Coach and mentor team members to maximise performance.
- Build strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
- Assist with rota planning, staffing levels, and operational organisation.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, health & safety, and food safety standards.
- Drive continuous improvements to enhance the guest experience.
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About You
- Previous experience in a Deputy Hospitality Manager, Hospitality Manager, or similar leadership role within contract catering or corporate hospitality.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing large teams.
- Passion for delivering first-class customer service.
- Professional, organised, and confident in a client-facing environment.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example.
What's on Offer
- £47,000 salary
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Beautiful, high-end corporate office environment
- Opportunity to join one of the UK's leading contract catering businesses
- Excellent career progression and development opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
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