NUFC - Full Time - Cellar Operative

About the role

At Sodexo we know how important our family of administrators are – keeping our site running smoothly for our guests and colleagues. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Cellar Operative to join our prestigious team at Newcastle United Football Club.

A few things about you

We want you to bring your can-do attitude, flexible approach, and your great reliability with you, when you join us. Don’t forget to bring you excellent attention to detail and exceptional communication skills too!

Being a team player is important, but you’ll also need to be able to work well on your own! Previous experience in a similar role would be ideal, but if you have great people skills, we’d love to hear from you!

Sodexo embeds a strong Safety culture in everything we do. There’ll be company procedures to follow alongside our Health & Safety practises so it’s vital that you’ll champion this.

What you'll do

• Accept all deliveries in a safe and timely manner ensuring that all relevant paperwork is completed in line with company procedure.

• Once accepted, managed the efficient re-distribution of stock based on anticipated sales ensuring that effective stock rotation takes place through stock distribution.

• Ensure that all routine cleaning and maintenance is conducted in accordance with all relevant Sodexo’s Health & Safety guidelines and that all necessary paperwork is completed to reflect this.

• Conduct all routine line cleaning in a safe manner, ensuring this is sensibly managed around the demands of the business and that all chemicals are handled strictly in accordance with manufacturers guidelines.

• Ensure that all cleaning, as mentioned above, is conducted using the appropriate chemical agents and is only conducted by those that have been trained to complete these activities safely.

• Operate any relevant machinery as needed in accordance with completed training and manufacturer instructions.

• Safe disposal of all waste produced by the bar and cellars department in accordance with Sodexo’s site-specific Waste Management guidelines.

• Ensure that all corridors, working areas and fire exits and kept clear of all bar and cellar equipment in accordance with all Sodexo fire related Health & Safety guidelines and Safe Systems of Work.

• Report any accidents, near misses and defective equipment upon discovery and in accordance with company policy ensuring that where possible hazardous situations are addressed immediately, or equipment is removed from circulation.

• To follow all management of Health & Safety administration relating to the cellar operation.

• Always ensure the security of all bar and cellar areas by managing the security of keys, equipment and materials throughout the catering facility.

• Assist in preparation, delivery and cleardown of related operations throughout matchdays and special events.

• Utilise function sheets to ensure all functions are suitably prepared for, that any special requests are met and any opportunities for enhanced customer service and sales are seized.

• To deputise for the Head Cellar Operative in supervising cellar staff the execution of their duties, leading by example and ensuring maximum productivity, providing any necessary on the job training and identifying any developmental among the team to help improve the overall performance of the department.

• To deputise for the Head Cellar Operative in ordering stock as required based on business demands, anticipated sales and agreed par stock levels.

• To ensure that all work is carried out in a safe and manner, in accordance with all Sodexo company policies including the need to wear all role and task specific PPE as required.

• To attend all meetings and training as required including all mandatory Health & Safety as well as any ad-hoc company briefings.

• To consistently show a proactive and flexible approach in all areas of work, including assisting other departments as and when required which includes but is not limited to setting function rooms and participating in food service, as well as completing any reasonable request from Operations Manager or other upline managers.

• To comply with all Sodexo personnel related company policies including but not limited to grooming and hygiene standards, social media policies and time keeping and attendance.

What you'll bring

Essential:

• Experience cellar management within a large operation with high volume conference and banqueting and special event business essential.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills essential, providing the ability giving the ability to recruit, train, manage and motivate a skilled cellar workforce.
• Experience of ordering and delivery process as well as monthly and annual stocktaking essential.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with diverse range of suppliers, team members and guests essential.
• Experience managing diverse teams.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a sports and leisure/stadia.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification or equivalent.
• National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders

Why Sodexo?

• 40 hours per week
• £12.60 per hour
• 5 days over 7, days and shift timings vary in line with the business needs
• Many employee benefits, rewards and recognition.