Delapré Abbey is one of Northampton's most cherished heritage sites — a place where history, community, and enterprise come together. Alongside opening up 900 years of history to visitors, the Trust runs a thriving hospitality offer across
The Orangery Café
,
Hibiscus fine dining restaurant
, weddings and events catering, and outdoor food and drink.
We're now seeking a
Head of Food & Beverage
to take our catering operation to the next level. This senior role will shape and deliver the vision for hospitality at the Abbey, leading multi-outlet operations, driving income growth, and ensuring our cafés, restaurant, and events operate to the highest standards.
Joining at an exciting point in our 15-year masterplan — including the redevelopment of the
19th Century Stables into a new hub for wellbeing, retail, and hospitality
— you'll play a pivotal role in expanding and innovating our food and drink offer.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading the Abbey's F&B operations across cafés, restaurants, weddings, and events.
* Managing budgets, financial performance, and stock control to ensure profitability.
* Embedding sustainability across food sourcing, waste reduction, and healthy choices.
* Developing outdoor and seasonal catering offers that make the most of the Abbey's unique parkland setting.
* Inspiring and developing a skilled, motivated F&B team.
* Building strong supplier, partner, and client relationships.
What we're looking for:
Proven track record in managing multi-outlet hospitality operations.
Strong financial and commercial acumen.
Exceptional leadership and team development skills.
Creativity in menu development and service innovation.
Passion for delivering exceptional food, drink, and guest experiences.
The package:
Salary: £35,500 – £38,000 (DOE)
Permanent, 40 hours per week (including evenings/weekends/Bank Holidays)
20 days holiday + bank holidays
Location: Delapré Abbey, Northampton
How to apply:
Send your
CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages)
to
Amanda.Nicols-
, explaining why you're interested and how your skills match the person specification.
Deadline: 9am, Monday 8th September 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 15th September 2025