Season 2025/26 – Casual/Matchday & Events Role Step into the heart of Villa Park and lead our premium hospitality operations on matchdays, concerts, and special events as a Hospitality/Restaurant Manager. From luxury lounges to exclusive dining suites, you’ll be responsible for delivering unforgettable experiences for fans, VIPs, and sponsors. This is a casual role, focused on high-energy, high-impact days when the stadium comes alive. What you’ll be doing as Hospitality/Restaurant Manager: Overseeing all Aston Villa hospitality spaces - restaurants, lounges, boxes, and VIP suites - ensuring seamless service from set-up to breakdown. Leading, motivating, and inspiring a team of managers and frontline colleagues with energising pre-shift briefings and clear expectations. Driving consistently excellent guest experiences, from food and beverage quality to service standards, including understanding food and wine pairings. Collaborating with senior management to plan operations, manage stock, and hit service and revenue targets. What we’re looking for: Proven management experience from in premium or high-volume hospitality settings (restaurants, hotels, venues, stadiums etc). A natural leader who can run a team with confidence and deliver clear, engaging briefings. Strong knowledge of food, wine, and service excellence. A sharp eye for what good looks like — from guest experience and service flow to food quality and presentation. Calm under pressure, flexible, and able to adapt to the fast pace of matchdays and events. Passionate about delivering first-class hospitality and creating memorable moments. What’s in it for you? Competitive weekly pay and recognition for your leadership. Access to specialist training and masterclasses to develop your skills. The chance to manage one of the UK’s most iconic sporting venues. Be at the centre of Aston Villa’s matchday excitement and make a real impact across every hospitality space. If you’re passionate about hospitality, love leading a team, and want to be part of something iconic in Birmingham, this is your chance to gain premium event experience while doing something you enjoy.