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-polinska@delapreabbey.org
, 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