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Back of House Operative

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Job Introduction

About the Role

At Sodexo, we create a vibrant, warm welcoming atmosphere where we place our customers at the heart of everything we do. We believe that venues and events don’t just bring people together, they create exceptional moments and lasting memories!

We are looking for a Back of House Operative to join us at Newcastle United Football Club

You’ll be playing a big part in  daily logistics of meetings and events and matchday setup.

A few things about you 

Our Back of House team is at the heart of everything we do, so it’s important that fantastic customer service is always at the forefront! If you are a friendly, and approachable individual with great communication skills, this would be the perfect role for you! 

Sodexo embeds a strong Safety culture in everything we do. There will be company procedures to follow alongside our hygiene and Health and Safety practises, so it is vital that you'll champion this.

Role Responsibility

  • Ensure that all function suites are set as per function sheet as proactively as possible as far in advance as possible.
  • Ensuring the safe and secure storage of equipment, including tables, chairs, crockery, linen, cutlery, glassware and AV equipment.
  • Managing guest deliveries.
  • Assist in the installation and de-rig of pole and drape kit
  • To assist in the cleaning of furniture and upholstery
  • To be aware constantly of amendments to events, accommodating changes as necessary
  • To report any damaged, broken or dirty equipment, removing it from circulation until this can be cleaned, repaired or disposed of.
  • To prepare, clean and stock cellars for events and matchdays.
  • Assisting with beverage deliveries and uplifts.
  • To assist the Front of House team as required, providing the highest possible level of customer service at all times.
 

The Ideal Candidate

Experience of working within a large operation with high volume meetings and events and match day operations

About the Company

Why choose Sodexo?

You don’t just join Sodexo, you belong.   
What do we mean when we say belong?  
It’s simple. You create a company where everyone is respected and feels that their ideas count. You take care of the quality of life of your people. You make your workplace inclusive, encouraging people to bring their whole self to work every day. That’s our philosophy in a nutshell.   

A career at Sodexo won’t tie you down, it actively encourages your progress. The diverse range of roles we offer is truly infinite. Whatever your skills, experience or passion, you’ll be encouraged and supported to have a fulfilling career.  
 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins.  We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.
 

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.   
 

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised, are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

 

Our benefits:   

As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life, health and wellbeing for our employees we provide discounts and benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs. In addition to the essentials like 20 days holidays (plus bank holidays) and pension contribution, we can help you take advantage of being part of Sodexo with benefits such as:    

  • Sodexo Discounts - discounts from over 1,200 top retailers with you earning WOW Points (cashback) as you shop   
  • Talk – a free wellbeing support helpline for you and your family   
  • Up to three paid days each year to volunteer
  • Your Lucky Number Employee Lottery (this also supports the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation)
  • Cycle to work    
  • Life assurance.

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