DEPUTY HOSPITALITY & EVENTS MANAGER

DEPUTY HOSPITALITY & EVENTS MANAGER

Houston & Hawkes | Central London | £45,000 – £48,000 per annum | Monday to Friday

Exceptional hospitality is about more than service. It is about creating an experience where every detail feels effortless.

Houston & Hawkes is looking for an exceptional Deputy Hospitality & Events Manager to support the leadership of a prestigious, high-end hospitality operation in the heart of London.

This is a role for someone who truly understands premium service. You may come from a Michelin-starred restaurant, five-star hotel, private members' club or an exceptional corporate hospitality environment. Wherever you have built your career, you will understand the detail, discretion and precision required to deliver hospitality at the very highest level.

Working within an elegant client environment, you will support the delivery of fine dining, executive hospitality and events, helping to lead a talented front-of-house team and ensuring every guest experience is seamless from arrival to departure.

THE ROLE

• Support the day-to-day leadership and delivery of premium hospitality, fine dining and events
• Create exceptional experiences for senior clients, executives and VIP guests
• Support and coordinate events from initial planning through to flawless delivery
• Support, inspire and develop a high-performing front-of-house hospitality team
• Work closely with the Head Chef and culinary team to deliver beautifully coordinated food and service
• Oversee private dining, executive lunches, meetings, receptions and bespoke events
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and understand their individual expectations
• Ensure dining rooms, event spaces and service areas are presented impeccably
• Manage rotas, labour, training and team performance
• Maintain exceptional service standards while continuously looking for ways to elevate the guest experience

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Significant management experience within luxury hospitality, fine dining or premium corporate hospitality
• A Michelin-starred, five-star hotel, private members' club or high-end restaurant background would be highly desirable
• Exceptional knowledge of fine dining service and premium events
• A polished, confident and professional presence
• Outstanding leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a talented team
• Exceptional attention to detail and an instinctive understanding of guest expectations
• The confidence to build relationships with senior clients, executives and VIP guests
• Excellent organisation with the ability to remain calm and composed in a demanding environment
• A genuine passion for creating hospitality experiences people remember

WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?

• £45,000 – £48,000 per annum depending on experience
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Birthday off every year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Free meals on duty
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• CODE Hospitality membership
• Foodie Socials bringing our teams together to discover new food, drink and hospitality ideas
• Ongoing learning, development and genuine career progression
• Summer Awards Party celebrating our people and achievements
• An unforgettable Christmas Party at one of London's outstanding venues

ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES

Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer creating exceptional food and hospitality experiences across some of London's most prestigious workplaces.

As a Certified B Corp and recipient of the King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2026, we believe exceptional hospitality starts with exceptional people. We invest in our teams, celebrate success and give talented hospitality professionals the opportunity to build careers they can be genuinely proud of.

If you understand what truly exceptional hospitality looks and feels like, we would love to hear from you.

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