Food & Beverage Events Manager in Brighton

Food & Beverage Events Manager

Grosvenor Casino Brighton

40 hours a week onsite, including late nights and weekends.

*please note – this role is called a Food & Beverage Manager internally.

Lead Exceptional Hospitality. Drive Memorable Events. Inspire Great Teams.

At Grosvenor Casinos, we're on a mission to become the UK's most loved casino brand.

We're looking for a passionate and commercially focused Food & Beverage Manager with experience managing events to lead our hospitality offering at Grosvenor Casino Brighton, delivering exceptional guest experiences across our restaurant, bar and exciting events space in a fast-paced, hospitality environment.

About the Role

As Food & Beverage Manager, you will take ownership of the venue's food, beverage and events operation, ensuring guests receive a first-class experience whether they're enjoying dinner, attending a private event, watching live entertainment or celebrating a special occasion.

You will be responsible for driving commercial performance, growing event revenue, maintaining exceptional operational standards and creating an engaging experience that keeps customers coming back.

You will work collaboratively with the Casino Management Team to implement strategy and drive achievement of overall venue KPIs

Why Join Grosvenor Casino Brighton?

Grosvenor Casino Brighton is a popular entertainment destination, offering guests an exciting mix of gaming, dining, live sport, and events in a vibrant seaside location. You'll have the opportunity to shape the hospitality offering, develop your career and play a key role in the venue's continued success.

Key Responsibilities

Food & Beverage Leadership

• Lead the day-to-day food and beverage operation, ensuring exceptional service standards are consistently delivered.
• Drive sales, profit and performance through effective planning and commercial decision-making.
• Monitor labour, stock and wastage controls to maximise profitability.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, health & safety, licensing and responsible gambling requirements.

Events & Hospitality

• Oversee the planning and delivery of private hire, corporate events, celebrations, entertainment nights and venue-hosted experiences.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external clients to create memorable and commercially successful events.
• Identify opportunities to grow events revenue and increase venue utilisation.
• Ensure seamless execution of events from enquiry through to delivery and post-event review.
• Create tailored hospitality experiences that enhance customer engagement and loyalty.

Team Leadership & Development

• Coach and develop a high-performing hospitality team.
• Create a culture focused on service excellence, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and support colleague development plans.
• Lead by example, inspiring teams to deliver outstanding customer experiences

Customer Experience

• Champion exceptional guest service throughout the casino.
• Build strong relationships with regular customers, event organisers and local businesses.

Essential Experience

• Previous management experience within hospitality, leisure, casino, hotel or premium restaurant environments.
• Experience managing food and beverage operations with full accountability for performance and standards.
• Proven experience delivering and overseeing events, functions, private hire or hospitality spaces.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.

Personal Qualities

• Commercially minded with a focus on driving revenue and guest satisfaction.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences.
• Organised, proactive and highly adaptable.

In Return, You'll Receive:

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Free parking

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