Director Of Food & Beverage - Rugby

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and My Learning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia,  and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Director of Food & Beverage Rugby School & Bilton Grange Rugby, Warwickshire £80,000 - £100,000 per annum, dependent on experience Shape the Future of Food, Hospitality and Student Experience A rare opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's most prestigious educational institutions as Director of Food & Beverage , leading the strategic direction of food, hospitality and catering across Rugby School and Bilton Grange .

This is far more than a traditional catering leadership role. We are seeking an exceptional senior leader who can combine commercial acumen, operational excellence and inspiring people leadership to create a sector-leading food and hospitality experience. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Senior Leadership Team, House Masters and operational teams, you will set the vision, establish best-in-class standards and drive performance across a complex and highly visible environment.

For the right individual, there will also be potential opportunities to influence food strategy across the wider Rugby School Group in the future. The Opportunity As Director of Food & Beverage, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering a long-term strategy that enhances student wellbeing, hospitality excellence, financial performance and operational efficiency. Your responsibilities will include:
Setting the strategic direction for food, hospitality and service excellence across Rugby School and Bilton Grange. Creating and embedding exceptional standards of food quality, presentation and customer experience. Building and developing high-performing leadership and operational teams. Leading transformation and continuous improvement initiatives. Driving commercial performance, financial planning and cost control. Strengthening operational structures, governance and accountability. Acting as a visible ambassador for Lodestone House, Rugby School and the wider Rugby community.

Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, school leaders, students, staff, families and guests. What Success Looks Like You will create a lasting legacy through:
Outstanding food quality and dining experiences. A clear and sustainable food and hospitality strategy. Strong leadership capability and succession planning. Improved operational effectiveness and accountability. Financial clarity, control and long-term value creation. A recognised benchmark for excellence within independent education. About You You will be an accomplished and influential senior leader with the ability to operate strategically while remaining connected to day-to-day delivery.

We are particularly interested in candidates from:
Independent education. Premium hospitality. Contract catering. Multi-site service-led organisations. Complex operational environments with significant stakeholder engagement. You will bring:
Proven senior leadership experience within hospitality, catering, education or a related service industry. Strong commercial and financial…