General Manager, Year-round Business - Wimbledon
Levy UK is a leading hospitality provider at some of the UK's most iconic venues. A newly created opportunity has arisen for an experienced General Manager to oversee and lead the food and beverage operations at Wimbledon as part of our year-round business, reporting to the Venue Director.
The role in a nutshell
As General Manager for our year-round business, you will lead the food and beverage operations across a range of hospitality areas at Wimbledon, including a private members' club which has approx. 400 members, meetings and events that can host up to 300 members, staff dining, and caf s.
Your role will be to ensure our team deliver world-class experiences for our members. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, building client relationships, driving innovation, and maintaining financial accountability. Your role will also include supporting the leadership team in overseeing high-profile events, including The Championships.
The role in more detail
* Oversee daily food and beverage operations across the private members' club, public caf, staff dining, and events.
* Be member-centric, ensuring you deeply understand and cater to the needs and preferences of our members, creating a seamless and personalised experience.
* Create a culture of attention to detail, ensuring service and operations are always flawless and aligned with client expectations.
* Innovate food and drink offerings, aligning them with market trends and client preferences.
* Deliver financial performance by managing budgets, forecasting, and cost control.
* Maintain food safety and health standards across all operations.
* Lead catering operations for off-site venues and community sports events.
* Recruit, train, and manage a diverse, high-performing team.
* Collaborate with the marketing team on promotional activities to engage clients and drive growth.
The ideal candidate
* Experience in a private members' club or high-end hospitality environment.
* Experience in managing multi-venue or large restaurant operations.
* Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L and budgets.
* Excellent leadership skills, with a proven track record of success.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships.
* Flexibility to work during high-demand periods, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
What you will get in return
* Competitive salary of up to 75,000 depending on experience.
* Pension scheme & life assurance.
* 25 days + Bank Holidays and an additional day to take your birthday off
* Healthcare benefits including dental, optical, therapy treatments & free annual healthcare checks.
* Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site which includes discounts such as Vodafone discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off Pure Gym memberships, travel, shopping and more.
* Holiday purchase scheme
* On-going training & development through our career pathway programmes.
* Professional subscriptions paid
* Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Competitive and supportive family benefits including 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
* Day off for baby's first birthday
Who is Levy?
Levy is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.
In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sport, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London.
We are culinary champions - it's what we do and it's what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences.
Focussd on 'doing the right thing' for our people and the planet. sustainability, wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do.
We have a commitment to being Net Zero by 2027, are official partners of the British Paralympic Association, and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.
We take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered.
Our team is a vibrant tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which enriches our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities, promoting fairness, and ensuring that all voices are heard.
We firmly believe that a diverse team leads to innovation and creativity. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable work environment where everyone has the chance to excel and collaborate.
Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness.