Head of Retail - Ascot
Job Introduction
Due to internal promotion we are looking to recruit a Head of Retail at one of our extremely prestigious venues, Ascot racecourse. This autonomous role will oversee all retail catering and retail operations across the venue. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to develop their career within an exceptional venue, with the support of a global business.
Our heritage is built on catering and hospitality experience and fuelled by our passion for exceptional food and service. For over 40 years we have been providing bespoke catering and hospitality services for sports stadia, racecourses, visitor, attractions, historic venues, major events and premium airline lounges. Recognised across the globe for hospitality, we help create exceptional moments at extraordinary events such as Royal Ascot, Tour de France, The Open Championship and RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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Role Responsibility
This role involves overseeing the retail strategy and retail operations across this vast venue, including Royal Ascot. You will produce and oversee all retail pricing, set the budgets, maximise sales and drive innovation. Working across various departments from staffing, culinary, commercial and training you will ensure world class food offers, fresh new innovative ideas and an exceptional level of service whilst exceeding budgets and driving profits. In addition this role will involve looking at trends across the industry and innovative concepts to enhance the customer experience. You will be the project leader of the long-term Ascot retail strategy, ensuring it is creative and achievable in partnership with Ascot racecourse and Sodexo head office.
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Package Description
Up to £45,000 + Bonus + Benefits
About the Company
Our mission is improve the quality of life of Sodexo employees and all those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental development of the communities, regions and countries in which we operate. We work to improve the well-being of people across the globe through our unique range of expert services and the talent of our teams. As one of the world’s largest employers and a
company of “people at the service of other people,” we are committed to being an employer of choice – providing jobs for our people, as well as training and opportunities for internal promotion to help our employees move up the career ladder.