Commercial Hospitality & Events Manager
Location: Independent School (Oxfordshire)
Salary: £40,000 to £48,000
A rare opportunity for an experienced hospitality leader to shape and deliver a premium events and commercial hospitality programme within a prestigious independent school setting. This senior role combines strategic commercial development with hands‑on operational leadership, ensuring exceptional guest experiences across a diverse year‑round events calendar.
The Role
- Lead the commercial hospitality and events function, driving revenue growth and premium service delivery.
- Oversee the planning and execution of internal and external events, fine and casual dining, and hospitality experiences.
- Work closely with culinary and operational leaders to ensure quality, consistency and innovation.
- Manage and develop a small hospitality team, fostering a high‑performance culture.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients.
- Hold responsibility for financial performance, forecasting, pricing and P&L management.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant standards, policies and regulations.
Commercial Hospitality & Events Manager
Location: Independent School (Oxfordshire)
Employer: Independents by Sodexo
A rare opportunity for an experienced hospitality leader to shape and deliver a premium events and commercial hospitality programme within a prestigious independent school setting. This senior role combines strategic commercial development with hands‑on operational leadership, ensuring exceptional guest experiences across a diverse year‑round events calendar.
The Role
- Lead the commercial hospitality and events function, driving revenue growth and premium service delivery.
- Oversee the planning and execution of internal and external events, fine and casual dining, and hospitality experiences.
- Work closely with culinary and operational leaders to ensure quality, consistency and innovation.
- Manage and develop a small hospitality team, fostering a high‑performance culture.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients.
- Hold responsibility for financial performance, forecasting, pricing and P&L management.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant standards, policies and regulations.
About You
- Senior experience in hospitality, events or commercial operations within high‑quality environments.
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering revenue growth.
- Confident leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Highly organised, adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced setting.
- Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences and developing high‑performing teams.
What to do next ?
Please contact Giles for further Information on 01635 34949, if you would like to know the role
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