Commercial Hospitality and Events Manager

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Please contact Giles for further Information on (phone number removed), if you would like to know the role

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