Head of Catering Operations - Fixed Recruitment Ltd

Brighton, Southern BN19BL

About the Job

Job Title: Head of Catering Operations

Location: Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club. - BN1 9BL

Salary: £34,000 to £39,000 + 10% bonus + benefits

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Full Time Permanent

Head of Catering Operations Job Introduction:

Are you a motivational and inspiring leader with a passion for great hospitality and truly memorable events?

If yes, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!

Head of Catering Operations Role:

Sodexo are looking for an experienced Head of Operations at Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club.

As Head of Operations, you'll be the Catering Services Director's go-to for all things operations, responsible for leading your team to deliver incredible events and match-day experiences throughout the year, whilst keeping on top of finance, compliance and other tasks that come with leading operations at a large stadium. We are looking for a hands-on leader who can share their expertise with the team, driving standards and engagement to ensure a highly effective operation.

The successful candidate will be required to work evenings and weekends to meet business needs, including match-days.

Head of Catering Operations Main Responsibilities:

Deliver market-leading event experiences
Build and nurture working relationships with sales, finance and culinary teams
Work strategically with the leadership team to drive growth in the venue
Drive profitability of the business
Lead, develop, manage and motivate a high performing team
Deputise for the Catering Services Director as necessary
Identify opportunities to drive efficiencies and maximise operating profit whilst maintaining a high standard of service

The Ideal Head of Catering Operations:

Essential:

Proven track record in operational management in a similar environment
Ability to interpret and utilise financial and commercial information
Great communication skills
Attention to detail & accuracy
Ability to work on own initiative & to be proactive
Resilient, determined and able to work flexibly and proactively
Relationship building with colleagues from site level to senior management

Desirable:

IOSH managing safely qualification
CIEH Level 3 qualification

About the Company

Sodexo UK & Ireland employs around 43,000 people and delivers On-Site Service Solutions to clients at over 2,300 locations including offices, hospitals, schools, defence sites, prisons, sporting events and visitor attractions.

At Sodexo we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. We seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their age, disability, gender, transgender, marital or family status, race or ethnicity, religious belief of sexual orientation are welcome to and included within our business

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to carry out this Head of Catering Operations role then apply today for the chance to be considered for an early interview.