Venue Operations & Development Manager – Stunning Multi-Faceted Venue
Location: Leeds
£35,000–£38,000 + Profit Share + Benefits
42.5 hours per week (5 days over 7)
We’re recruiting a creative, commercially driven Venue Operations Manager to help unlock the full potential of a stunning, multi-use venue in Leeds. The majority of this role will focus on maximising sales in an already successful daytime restaurant operation. You’ll oversee the day-to-day management of the existing operation, ensuring standards, profitability, and team engagement remain strong. In addition to this, you will also work on the development strategy for expanding the overall venue, creating new revenue streams taking the operation to the next level.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations of the current offering, maintaining strong standards
- Manage teams, rotas, margins, and overall performance
- Grow footfall and spend while enhancing the guest experience
- Lead the development of new revenue streams across the venue
About You:
- Experienced hospitality manager with multi-use or development-led experience
- Commercially creative with a hands-on, ownership mindset
- Strong people leader with sound operational knowledge
- Ambitious and motivated by building and evolving a venue
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Profit share scheme
- Progression opportunities within a growing business
- Additional holidays with service
- On-site parking
A rare opportunity to shape, grow, and add to an existing successful venue with significant untapped potential.
Hesketh James Recruitment are acting as managing agent on behalf of the client. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 72 hours.