General Manager
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Description
What You'll Be Doing
General Manager - Leicester Tigers, Leicester | Full-Time / Permanent
£60000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.
We're looking for...
This is a high-profile leadership opportunity to lead Levys food and beverage operations at Leicester Tigers, one of the most iconic and respected rugby clubs in world sport.
As General Manager, you will have full accountability for delivering a world-class hospitality and matchday food and beverage experience across the stadium, conferences and events, and premium hospitality spaces. Working in close partnership with Leicester Tigers, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the clubs reputation for excellence on and off the pitch.
This role requires a senior hospitality professional with proven experience in large-scale, high-volume stadium or major event environments. You will bring strong commercial acumen, inspirational leadership, and a genuine passion for food, service, and guest experience.
You will lead the catering strategy, oversee transformation and innovation across all food and beverage outlets, and ensure operational excellence, financial performance, and exceptional guest satisfaction at every touchpoint.
We are Levy
General Manager - Leicester Tigers, Leicester | Full-Time / Permanent
£60000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.
We're looking for...
This is a high-profile leadership opportunity to lead Levys food and beverage operations at Leicester Tigers, one of the most iconic and respected rugby clubs in world sport.
As General Manager, you will have full accountability for delivering a world-class hospitality and matchday food and beverage experience across the stadium, conferences and events, and premium hospitality spaces. Working in close partnership with Leicester Tigers, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the clubs reputation for excellence on and off the pitch.
This role requires a senior hospitality professional with proven experience in large-scale, high-volume stadium or major event environments. You will bring strong commercial acumen, inspirational leadership, and a genuine passion for food, service, and guest experience.
You will lead the catering strategy, oversee transformation and innovation across all food and beverage outlets, and ensure operational excellence, financial performance, and exceptional guest satisfaction at every touchpoint.
We are Levy
Levy is about elevating experiences. We are a leading global hospitality partner, designing and delivering unforgettable guest moments that prioritise people and the planet.
Trusted by some of the world's most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events ? from Wimbledon and Twickenham to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London, we bring experiences to life with passion and precision.
Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities.
We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations.
General Manager - The Role
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Strategy & Partnership
Trusted by some of the world's most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events ? from Wimbledon and Twickenham to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London, we bring experiences to life with passion and precision.
Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities.
We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations.
General Manager - The Role
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Strategy & Partnership
- Work in partnership with Leicester Tigers and Levy leadership to define and deliver the food and beverage strategy.
- Translate strategicobjectivesinto clear operational and commercial plans with measurable outcomes.
- Take full ownership of all day-to-day food and beverage operations, including matchdays, non-matchday events, and conferences.
- Oversee a diverse portfolio of offers, including retail concessions, bars, premium hospitality, and bespoke event catering.
- Drive continuous improvement in quality, consistency, service standards, and guest experience.
- Ensure Levy and Leicester Tigers brand standards are consistently delivered across all outlets.
- Maintain full compliance with health & safety, food safety, and legal requirements.
- Manage supplier and contractor relationships to ensure value, quality, and cost efficiency.
- Lead, inspire, and develop a large team of permanent and casual colleagues.
- Create a high-performance, guest-focused culture aligned with Levy and Leicester Tigers values.
- Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, training, and deployment to meet fluctuating event demands.
- Hold full P&L accountability for all food and beverage operations at Leicester Tigers.
- Deliver robust budgeting, forecasting, and financial control in partnership with finance teams.
- Analyse trading performance, guest feedback, and financial data to identify growth opportunities.
- Work with Levys culinary, commercial, and marketing teams to drive product development and increase spend per head.
- Maintain strong cost controls while delivering exceptional quality and service.
- Proven background in stadiums, arenas, major sporting venues, or large live-event environments.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen with demonstrable P&L accountability.
- Experienced in leading large, diverse teams, including both permanent and casual workforces.
- Track recordof delivering change, transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
- 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
- Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
- Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Family benefits:
- 2 days additional leave after returning from maternity leave
- Day off for your baby's first birthday
- Enhanced family leave
- Perks & discounts:
- Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts
- 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.
We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.
Together, we create unforgettable experiences and shape the future of hospitality.
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
Job Reference: com/0501/98138001/52783121/SU #Levy UK
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture t
hat respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
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