Job Introduction
- £40000 per annum
- Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
- Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
- Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
- Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
- Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
- Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
- Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
- Meals on duty
- Vodaphone discounts
- Pension scheme and Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
- 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
- Competitive and supportive family benefits
- Day off for baby's first birthday
- Holiday purchase scheme
- On-going training & development and career pathways
- Professional subscriptions paid
- Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
Levy UK at Chelsea Football Club cater for an estimated 1.15 million fans annually; delivering catering across 43 public outlets, 58 boxes and 20 suites on match-days. There are over 1,000 corporate and private events are held at Stamford Bridge each year along with a growing, forward-thinking collection of catering solutions across the rest of the business.
- Responsible for overseeing all back-of-house areas in the kitchen operation at Stamford Bridge
- Lead a large team of kitchen porters across the stadium during matchdays and non-matchday events including scheduling, briefing and allocating to areas of work
- Oversee the logistical aspects of back-of-house operations, including stock management, staff training, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Manage the maintenance tracker for the kitchen department and liaise with Club facility on tasks progress.
- Work alongside Logistic Manager in delivering and managing logistic operation including the planning and arranging storerooms and CCG.
- Experience in preparing equipment for large events.
- Oversee all aspects of back-of-house operations, including inventory management, equipment maintenance, and kitchen logistics
- Coordinate with kitchen porters to ensure all dishwasher areas are managed effectively
- Address operational challenges and implement effective solutions to optimize workflow efficiency and minimize downtime
- Coordinate the logistical aspects of culinary back-of-house operations, including storage and distribution of supplies and equipment across multiple kitchen areas within the stadium
- Supervise kitchen porters in their daily tasks, including dishwashing, waste management, and general cleaning duties, ensuring adherence to established standards and procedures.
- Monitor workload distribution and adjust staffing levels as necessary to maintain smooth operations and minimize bottlenecks
- Implement and enforce Health & Safety procedures as advised by the Executive Chef and HSE Officer
- Work with the Senior Porter and Healthy & Safety Officer to provide training to kitchen porters on safety protocols, hygiene practices, and emergency procedures, promoting a culture of safety awareness and adherence
- Work with the onsite Health & Safety Officer to ensure Silver standards are delivered and maintained
- Ensure relevant paperwork relating to HSE is completed and filed correctly
- Take action for any incidences of fire, damage, loss, refrigerator breakdowns or other occurrences and make the senior team aware of any ongoing issues
- Lead and manage a team of kitchen porters stationed across various kitchen areas within the stadium, ensuring optimal staffing levels and efficient deployment during matchdays and events.
- Develop and implement scheduling systems to allocate duties and shifts effectively, taking into account workload, skill levels, and event requirements
- Provide guidance, support, and performance feedback to kitchen porters, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Previous experience in a managerial role within a hospitality or catering environment, with a focus on staff management and scheduling, preferably in a stadium or large events venue.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Great physical stamina
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations, food hygiene standards, and kitchen operations best practices