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Sales Director – Corporate & Venue CateringLocation: LondonSalary: Up to £100,000 + commissionA growing hospitality and catering business is looking for a Sales Director to lead its next stage of growth.What they need is someone who can get out into the market, open doors, win new business and help build the commercial structure required to support significant growth.This is a hands-on role.
The expectation is not to spend six months building strategy documents and presentations.
The expectation is to start generating opportunities, bringing in clients and creating momentum from day one.The Role:
Drive new business across corporate catering, events and hospitalityBuild relationships with key decision-makers and convert opportunities into revenueDevelop and manage a strong sales pipelineLead pitches, tenders and commercial proposalsIdentify new venue partnerships and growth opportunitiesWork closely with senior leadership on business growth plansImplement CRM systems, reporting processes and commercial structureImprove sales materials, client presentations and commercial positioningSupport the development of the wider sales and marketing functionBuild and grow a commercial team as the business expands
The Person:
Proven track record of winning new business within hospitality, catering, events or a related sectorEnjoy a start up mentalityCommercially driven and motivated by growthComfortable generating leads, making approaches and creating opportunitiesStrong relationship builder with a consultative approach to salesAble to balance strategic thinking with hands-on executionExperience participating in tenders and competitive pitch processesUnderstands what corporate clients expect from modern hospitality providersEntrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a growing businessConfident operating at both board level and client levelNot afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in
CVs to kate@corecruitment.com ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: London, Greater London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: .
Salary / Rate: £100k per year + Commission
Posted: 2026-08-05 16:10:03
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Managing Director – Growing Restaurant Business London with travel £125,000 - £150,000 packageThe opportunity:I'm working with a founder-led restaurant business looking to appoint a Managing Director to lead the next stage of its journey.This is a business with an incredible product, a loyal following and genuine ambition.
They're now looking for someone who can bring together every part of the organisation, build on an already strong culture and help shape what the next five years looks like.We're looking for someone who has already sat at the top table, led a senior leadership team and taken full responsibility for the performance and direction of a restaurant business.The role:
You'll be responsible for the overall strategy and performance of the business, working alongside an experienced leadership team to ensure every function is pulling in the same direction.This isn't about managing departments day to day.
It's about leading the leaders.You'll have had Finance, People, Marketing and Operations reporting directly into you, setting the direction, making the key strategic decisions and creating alignment across the business.
You'll know how to balance long-term growth with day-to-day performance, understanding exactly which levers to pull to drive sales, profitability, guest satisfaction and team engagement.You'll spend as much time thinking about the future of the business as you will walking the restaurants, talking to teams and making sure the culture, standards and guest experience never slip.
You'll have a proven track record of:
Leading a senior executive team across Operations, Finance, People and Marketing.Setting business strategy and delivering sustainable commercial growth.Building high-performing cultures where people stay, develop and succeed.Driving sales, profitability and EBITDA without compromising the product or guest experience.Creating alignment across every function so the business moves forward together.Being equally comfortable in the boardroom, with investors and in the restaurants with your teams.
What we're looking for:
We're looking for a genuine hospitality leader.Someone who still gets excited by brilliant restaurants, exceptional food and unforgettable service.Someone who believes culture isn't something you talk about in the boardroom – it's something you build every day through your people, your behaviours and the standards you set and can demonstrate owning this function.You'll be visible across the business, approachable, hands-on and naturally curious.You'll ask questions, challenge where needed and support your teams to be the very best they can be.You'll understand that your role isn't to have all the answers, but to build an exceptional leadership team that does.They're looking for someone who is obsessed with the details that guests remember, passionate about developing great people and experienced enough to know that the best-performing restaurant businesses are built on strong culture, brilliant product and exceptional leadership.
Get in touch – kate@corecruitment.com ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: London, Greater London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: .
Salary / Rate: £125k - 150k per year + .
Posted: 2026-08-05 09:46:47
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Operations Director – Heritage Casual Dining London | HybridUp to £140,000 + Bonus + BenefitsI'm working with one of the UK's best-known hospitality brands on the search for an Operations Director to join the executive leadership team during an exciting period of growth and evolution.This is a business with a strong heritage, an established national estate and ambitious plans for the future.
They are looking for an experienced operational leader who can balance strategy with execution, build high-performing teams and create a culture of accountability, consistency and commercial excellence across a multi-site operation.This is a genuine executive-level opportunity where you'll play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business, working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team.The role will include:
Leading and developing a senior multi-site operations team.Driving commercial performance across a national estate.Taking full ownership of operational KPIs, P&L, labour and profitability.Embedding operational excellence, consistency and best practice.Improving customer experience and operational standards.Partnering with multiple support functions to deliver business strategy.Developing future leaders and strengthening succession planning.Supporting business transformation and future growth initiatives.
We're looking to speak with candidates who have:
Significant senior leadership experience within branded multi-site hospitality.A strong commercial background with full P&L accountability.Experience leading large, geographically dispersed operational teams.A proven track record of improving performance, standards and profitability.Experience delivering change, transformation or business growth.A hands-on leadership style with the ability to influence at executive level.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Operations Director who enjoys building teams, improving performance and helping shape the future of a well-established hospitality business.To find out more, or for a confidential conversation, get in touch – kate@corecruitment.com ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: London, Greater London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: .
Salary / Rate: £140k per year + Bonus + Benefits
Posted: 2026-08-05 08:27:34
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General Manager – Casual DiningOxford Up to £60,000 + BenefitsI'm working with one of the UK's most exciting hospitality businesses who are looking for a General Manager to lead one of their high-performing restaurants.This is a business that has built an incredibly loyal following and continues to grow at pace.
They are looking for a leader who can create a brilliant culture, deliver consistently strong commercial results and inspire a team to perform at their best every day.The RoleAs General Manager, you'll have full responsibility for the performance of the restaurant, leading from the front and creating an environment where both your people and the business can thrive.You'll be responsible for:
Leading, developing and inspiring a large management and restaurant team.Driving sales, profitability and overall commercial performance.Delivering exceptional guest experiences whilst never compromising on standards.Creating a positive, high-energy culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.Managing labour, costs and P&L performance.Recruiting, coaching and developing future leaders.Ensuring the restaurant operates safely, efficiently and to the highest operational standards.Taking ownership of the business, constantly looking for opportunities to improve performance and guest experience.
About YouYou'll already be operating as a General Manager within a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality business and be someone who genuinely loves leading people.You'll be commercially minded, operationally strong and happiest on the restaurant floor, coaching your team and driving standards rather than sitting behind a desk.We're looking for someone who is:
A natural leader who builds high-performing teams.Commercially aware with a strong understanding of P&L management.Passionate about hospitality and delivering memorable guest experiences.Calm under pressure and able to thrive in a busy environment.Hands-on, proactive and always looking for ways to improve.Ambitious and excited by the opportunity to grow with an expanding business.
Sound like you – kate@corecruitment.com ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: .
Salary / Rate: £60k per year + Benefits
Posted: 2026-08-04 16:11:26
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Food & Beverage Manager - Luxury Country Manor Hotel in the CotswoldsSalary: NegotiableAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Food & Beverage Manager to join a stunning luxury country manor hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds.This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the Food & Beverage operation within a beautiful countryside setting renowned for exceptional hospitality, outstanding dining experiences and impeccable service.
Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering memorable guest experiences while driving operational excellence and commercial performance across the hotel's food and beverage outlets.Responsibilities:
Lead the day-to-day operation of all Food & Beverage outlets, ensuring exceptional service standards at all times.Inspire, coach and develop the F&B team, creating a positive and engaging working environment.Drive guest satisfaction by delivering memorable dining experiences and consistently high service standards.Manage staffing levels, rotas and labour costs to maximise operational efficiency.Work closely with the Head Chef and senior management team to develop the overall guest offering.Monitor financial performance, controlling costs while identifying opportunities to increase revenue and profitability.Ensure compliance with health & safety, food hygiene and licensing regulations.Support the delivery of weddings, private dining, events and other special occasions hosted by the hotel.
Requirements:
Previous experience as a Food & Beverage Manager or Assistant Food & Beverage Manager within a luxury hotel, country house hotel or high-end hospitality environment.A passionate and visible leader with a hands-on management style.Strong knowledge of restaurant, bar, private dining and events operations.Commercially aware, with experience managing budgets, labour costs and departmental performance.Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.A genuine passion for luxury hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Perm
Salary / Rate: Negotiable
Posted: 2026-08-04 14:55:54
