Assistant Manager - Hospitality and Events
Job Introduction
This is an exciting opportunity to progress your hospitality career within a prestigious sporting venue. Our Prestige division are looking to recruit a service driven Manager to Assist the General Manager with the management of a large hospitality operation
Role Responsibility
- Assist in the efficient management of hospitality services which include 12 bars, VIP areas, corporate boxes and 12 lounges.
- Manage a team of 4 direct reports and up to 180 casual staff to deliver a 5* service to our customers
- Ensuring all food and liquor is delivered to a high standard as per service level agreement, Company policy and current legislation.
- Focus overall on liquor sales and the cellar operation, driving liquor revenues and controlling stock to achieve gross profit percentage in line with budget
- Deputise in the absence of the General Manager
- Implement and maintain the Statutory and Company standards of hygiene, health and safety and take any action as is necessary.
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a 4* hotel or events
- Experience of managing a cellar/bar operation
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of managing a team within a hospitality/public catering environment
- Knowledge of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety
- Innkeepers license and personal license desirable
About the Company
In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.