Culinary Deputy Manager (Global Sporting Event) - Italian & English Speaking
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The Culinary Deputy Manager will work closely with hotels, restaurants and venues to manage all food and beverage provision of the program, ensuring a high quality and positive catering experience for all guests by ensuring service, food, and beverage served surpass guest expectations in variety, freshness, presentation, and originality.
We are recruiting two Culinary Deputy Managers for the period from 12th Jan 2026 to 24th Feb 2026. Candidates must live in or have accommodation in Milan.
Key Responsibilities

Develop a clear understanding of the daily FB programme schedule and content
Build strong working relationships with the venue staff, including chefs, to ensure a solid understanding of iLUKA's requirements
Manage the hospitality team onsite and all elements of FB within the programme
Work collaboratively with the iLUKA Overlay Team to ensure all Hospitality spaces are presented immaculately at all times
Oversee preparation, set‑up and execution of all FB Hospitality areas/functions with Overlay Team
Develop event running schedules for all relevant venues
Design and manage effective people‑flow systems at each venue in the buffet and hospitality areas, especially at peak times
Review and understand all FB procedures for dealing with all possible circumstances, including additional guests, changes to table plans and schedule changes
Liaise with all relevant venue teams and manage on‑site quality control of all FB elements, ensuring guests receive a high level of service at all times
Set up daily meetings and liaise effectively with the onsite catering team
Liaise with venue teams to ensure all relevant Health Safety policies are implemented and adhered to
Liaise with operational teams to develop communication plans and procedures for advancing and hosting/staffing at each venue
Liaise with Guest Communications Team to ensure each lounge, venue restaurant is prepared for guest numbers and any special requirements
Daily reconciliation of guest attendance at each venue
First point of contact for Hospitality Teams for any FB related issues

Skills, Knowledge, Expertise

Fluent in English and Italian
Excellent organisational skills
Quality service oriented with a \"Can Do\" attitude
Food & Beverage Management experience
Kitchen Experience required
Previous experience of event hospitality
Strong time management skills with ability to meet strict deadlines
Excellent client and supplier liaison skills
Methodical, accurate and an eye for detail
Ability to delegate effectively and a willingness to lead by example
Excellent IT skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to multi‑task and meet strict deadlines
Flexible approach to working hours and ability to adapt to a dynamic environment
High Level understanding of what constitutes excellent customer service
Able to build rapport at all levels
Proactive, positive approach to all tasks and a high degree of reliability
Ability to work in a calm, professional manner
Ability to lead, train and motivate staff to deliver exemplary service

Attributes

High energy, comfortable working potentially long hours in a demanding but rewarding and friendly environment
Flexible, enthusiastic, confident, outgoing
Willing to roll sleeves up and get involved
Passionate about sport, hospitality and delivery
Able to work in a calm, kind and professional manner in a pressured environment
Ability to prioritise a demanding workload

Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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