Hospitality and Events Manager

Eton College; Windsor; On-site; GBP 29,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Windsor seeks a Hospitality & Events Manager to lead its catering team, ensuring high standards of service and food quality. The role involves managing non-core catering operations and staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have significant management experience and relevant qualifications. This position offers a full-time contract with extensive benefits including pension contributions and discounts on local services.

Benefits

11% employer pension contribution

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised lunches

Access to sports and leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a hospitality environment.
• Clear understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Good understanding of food hygiene legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of non-core catering across the site.
• Ensure high standards in all work areas.
• Organize staff rotas based on business needs.

Skills

Management experience

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant catering qualification (NVQ Level 2)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

# Hospitality & Events Manager### Role IntroductionBekynton is the central catering facility in Eton College and we predominantly cater for breakfast, lunch and supper for all the boys of 12 out of the 25 boarding houses. Bekynton currently serves around 15,000 meals per week over 37 weeks per year, equalling 555,000 meals per annum-and growing! Bekynton also prepares and delivers 32,000 packed meals for sports events around the campus, 9,500 hot and cold sports teas each year and has currently catered in 64 differing venues around Eton. Many community events are catered for with relish – like the provision of catering for House Events, Eton Action Fair and many other events where entertaining is required. As Hospitality & Events Manager you are to pro-actively lead the Eton College Hospitality team, driving high standards and excellent customer feedback. This is “hands on role” helping to ensure that the services provided are to the standard required by Eton College.*Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.*### Main Duties* Manage and organise the delivery of all non-core catering from Bekynton but across the whole site, to include those events associated with sports fixtures (internal and external);* Ensure we achieve high level of standards in all areas of work;* Organise staff rotas allocating duties in accordance to the needs of the business for the hospitality team;* Ensure uniform and appearance of yourself and your team meet company specifications at all times;* Adhere to all current Food Safety and Health and Safety across all aspects of the business, especially allergens management and promote a safe and hygienic environment;* Organise your team to ensure all tasks are completed to specification and within set targets providing support and assistance where required;* Ensure all preparation for functions is completed well ahead of any event;* Liaise with clients pre and post event;* Undertake staff briefings prior to every function;* Induct new and casual staff;* Undertake all necessary administration - e-mail answering, calendar entries, function sheets, costings, stock-taking;* Ensure all areas that we are required to operate in are clean and tidy before clients enter and left clean and tidy after the event;* Comply with COSHH regulations using chemicals safely and effectively;* Develop effective partnership with duty managers and colleagues including daily communications and to provide reciprocal support;* Promote a good company image to customers and guests by using positive customer service practices and to promote a friendly working relationship with colleagues;* Develop and motivate your team to ensure unit standards are maintained;* Receive any training as and when required in order to maintain and develop standards;* Attend to any reasonable request by management;* Assist as required in Bekynton with our core catering commitment;* Report any incident of accident, fire, theft, loss, damage and take action as may be appropriate or possible;* Support the duty manager to evacuate the unit, in accordance to fire regulations and procedures;* Attend meetings and courses and training days as required. Covering from during holidays, sickness and any other absences;* Assist with Summer Schools as directed;* Undertake occasional duties outside the normal routine but within the scope of the position and the department’s activities;* All employees of Eton College are also expected to: + Develop a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’; + Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This includes but is not limited to completing safeguarding training as required, complying with all safeguarding procedures and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood. + Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality; + Display a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion.**Working Pattern*** Your working hours will be 42.5 hours per week.* You will be working 5 days a week (including evenings and weekends).* You will be working 46 weeks per year (34 weeks term time, 6 weeks summer schools and 6 weeks paid annual leave (You will be paid over 12 months).### The Ideal CandidateTo be successful in this role, the incumbent should have:* Previous management experience within a hospitality or similar environment;* Customer service experience;* A relevant catering qualification would be desirable (NVQ Level 2);* A clear understanding of Health and Safety legislation;* A clear understanding of Food Hygiene legislation;* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel;* The ability to lead and motivate a team;* The ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients and staff;* A calm, professional manner with strong communication and interpersonal skills;* A passion for delivering high standards in food, service, and customer care.* The ability to manage food allergens in accordance with the school’s processes and procedures.You may also enjoy this role if you:* Have a flexible approach to work and a ‘can do’ attitude;* Have the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-passed environment;* Enjoy working as part of a team and you are happy to get stuck in and support your colleagues;* Ability to come up with creative solutions to problems.### BenefitsEton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.### About the CollegeWe are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.If you have any queries about the application process or any problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or facilities provided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us on [e-mail] so we can make adjustments accordingly.**DISCLOSURE CHECKS**Eton College### Attached documents| | || --- | --- || Salary | Up to £34,157.39 pa, depending on skills and experience || Job Reference | eton/TP/21163/1399 || Contract Type | Term Time Plus || Working Hours | 42.5 hours per week || Closing Date | 3 March, 2026 || Job Category | Operations || Business Unit | Central Catering || Location | Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 6DW, United Kingdom || Posted on | 3 February, 2026 |### Spread the word