Venue Director

2 weeks ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Oak View Group Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

Oak View Group (OVG) is the world's leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 to positively disrupt business as usual.

As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritises the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet.

About The Venue
OVG's landmark partnership with Southampton Football Club represents a significant step forward in elevating the fan experience at St Mary's Stadium.

We're already delivering a complete transformation of all food and beverage outlets; working closely with the club to provide new menu items, shorter wait times, better service, and enhanced hospitality across every touchpoint

We're fans first and believe food and drink are central to the fan experience. From grab-and-go options at concourses throughout the stadium, alongside premium offerings in hospitality suites and bars, all designed to create an outstanding matchday experience for every fan up to corporate hospitality.

Role Purpose
We are looking for an exceptional Venue Director for OVG at St Mary's Stadium, to lead all food and beverage operations across matchdays and events.
The Venue Director will build and manage the critical relationship with Southampton FC, balancing client expectations with commercial realities whilst working collaboratively with OVG's central support functions.

Fan experience sits at the heart of everything we do, and this role requires someone who will lead from the front on matchdays, be visible across the venue, and constantly drive quality standards in food, beverage, service and presentation.

We're seeking a proven senior hospitality leader from large-scale, multi-outlet operations such as hotels, resorts, stadia, arenas or convention centres.

The ideal candidate will need to have the ability to command respect and inspire teams from day one, and a track record of managing significant operations (500+ staff on matchdays) whilst delivering strong commercial results.

They must be smart in every sense, commercially astute, operationally excellent, politically aware, and genuinely passionate about creating exceptional experiences. This is a role for someone who takes ownership and sweats the details.

Our Inclusion Commitments
OVG is for everyone. Diversity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Wherever you come from, wherever you are going, we'd love to hear from you.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work
As part of the recruitment process, you will need to prove your right to work in the UK. DBS will be required.


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