Job Introduction
As our Catering Operations Manager you will lead all elements of catering and to deliver the operational efficiency. Planning, presentation and delivery of the food and beverage offer at Seagrave primarily for the 1st team, U23’s, U18’s and U16’s. Ensuring all standards are achieved and that we deliver best in class operation that continues to evolve operationally and technologically.
More about the role:
- Primary Levy contact for the Seagrave site. Able to liaise effectively with senior stakeholders, contractors, and partners
- Understand and support the ordering process and that delivery schedules are updated, and orders placed in time
- Understand and analyze COS, Turnover and cost lines relating to an agreed client budget
- Responsible for the non-matchday & matchday’s at Seagrave and making sure the catering areas in the facility are ready
- Manage the rotas, stock and stock taking schedules, working collaboratively with the Head Chef
- Liaising with the wider team to ensure at Seagrave that operations and requirements are fully covered
- To manage and take ownership for all costs associated with the operations under your management with the guidance from the GM and working closely with the culinary lead
- Actively monitor and improve the operating standards within the Concessions area including service, product lines and operational procedures
- Actively make recommendations to the development of budgets and planning of future Capex/Opex
- To recommend and develop new products that reflect the current trends or provide an opportunity to improve the site in communication with client, GM and Head Chef
- To build, lead and manage an effective team with clear succession and development plans
- Participate with recruitment, including interviewing. Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
Who you are:
- Experience of managing a high-level catering operation
- Minimum of 2+ years of relevant work experience in similar title and/or scope of responsibility
- Experience in hospitality industry is advantageous
- Experience in Medium to large size organization
- Experience in a fast paced /high quality/growing company
- A high level of influencing and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively with team members and managing stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
- Excellent skill set (menu knowledge, technical organisation, time management)
- Understanding of production planning and optimising resources correctly
- Proven competence of using systems and / or technology to enhance the operation
- Passionate about premium level food & beverage development and an eye for detail, nutritional knowledge beneficial
- Self-motivated
- Highly confident and positive
- Proactive with a “can do” attitude
What we'll give:
Catering Operations Manager
- £33,000 per annum, 40 hours per week
- We are a 7-day operation and require cover throughout the whole week. 5 over 7 days - flexibility required
- Compass exclusive offers on PerksAtWork
- Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you and a guaranteed career path
- Pension contribution
- Medicash healthcare
- Eyecare vouchers
- Meals on shift
Leicester City Football Club (LCFC) is a professional football club based in the East Midlands. The club competes in the Premier League, the top division of England's football league system, and plays its home matches at the King Power Stadium. The Foxes' new training facility - Seagrave, is a £100m development on the site of the former 185-acre Park Hill golf course.
Who we are:
As part of Compass, you have the opportunity to work behind the scenes at sports and leisure events, oilrigs and military bases, and in the heart of schools, hospitals, care homes, client offices and boardrooms – some 6,000+ locations across the UK and Ireland.
We do it all and so could you. Apply now and join the family!
Levy Restaurants UK is the sports, leisure and hospitality sector of Compass Group UK and Ireland and British partner to Levy Restaurants US. A hospitality market leader, Levy Restaurants provides individual character to each of its clients through focusing on delicious food, great atmosphere and legendary service.
We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.
Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.