Food and Beverage Duty Manager
| Company: | Houston & Hawkes |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,000 to £38,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, NW1 4NS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 21 Nov 2026 |
Summary
FOOD & BEVERAGE DUTY MANAGER
Regent’s University London | £36,000–£38,000 | 5 days out of 7
A vibrant university. An exciting food and beverage operation. A chance to make your mark.
Houston & Hawkes is looking for a confident, energetic Food & Beverage Duty Manager to join our team at Regent’s University London. From busy cafés and contemporary dining to premium hospitality and university events, this is a varied role for someone who loves leading people and delivering outstanding guest experiences.
You’ll help shape a welcoming, high-performing operation, supporting our teams and ensuring consistently excellent service across multiple food and beverage outlets.
THE ROLE
Lead daily food and beverage service across cafés, restaurants and hospitality areas.
Inspire, coach and support front-of-house colleagues, creating a positive team culture.
Oversee the delivery of university events, conferences and hospitality functions.
Work closely with the management and culinary teams to keep service running smoothly.
Take ownership of rotas, stock, costs and operational standards.
Build strong relationships with guests, university teams and event organisers.
Take confident decisions and lead the operation when senior managers are away.
ABOUT YOU
Experience in a Duty Manager, Assistant Manager or similar food and beverage leadership role.
A background in quality-led hospitality, restaurants, hotels or contract catering.
A hands-on leader with excellent people skills and a passion for great service.
Organised, commercially aware and comfortable balancing different service areas.
Confident supporting events, solving problems and maintaining high standards.
WHAT WE OFFER
£36,000–£38,000 per annum
Five days out of seven, including every third Saturday
Your birthday off, plus enhanced family leave
Free meals on duty, pension and life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme and CODE Hospitality membership
Foodie Socials, Summer Awards Party and Christmas Party
Training, development and genuine opportunities to progress
ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES
Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer creating exceptional food and hospitality experiences. We are a Certified B Corp and a recipient of the King’s Award for Enterprise, with a people-first culture and a genuine passion for great hospitality.
If you’re ready to lead, inspire and make an impact at Regent’s University London, we’d love to hear from you.