Vacancies

Logistics Porter

Overview of the business

• Match Day’s at Reading can attract crowds of up to 14,000 and the set up logistics for the Retail (concourse) Operation will form a key part of this role.
• Despite being a football stadium, the majority of Levy’s income at Reading is from conference and events. It is anticipated that, in a normal trading year, the split can be as high as 65/35 C&E Vs Football. Hospitality revenue is approximately 40% of matchday income.
• C&E events of 2-300 attendees are the core but up to 500 can accommodated.
• The stadium can host multi events on the same day and will regularly trade 6 days a week.
• Team work and a ‘can do’ ethic is vital

Overall Purpose of the Job

• To deliver the logistical requirements across Retail, Hospitality and Conference/Events
• Working with, and, guiding a small team to ensure all areas are set ready for ‘live days’
• Using function sheets, to ensure all rooms are set according to customers requirements/instructions
• To maintain clean and tidy storage areas ensuring health and safety and reducing equipment damage

Key Responsibilities

Daily and Frequent Tasks

• Receipt and storage of non-kitchen deliveries
• Setting up of Retail area for match days including transportation of beer barrels, stock and equipment
• Setting up of conference and hospitality areas with chairs, tables and other such furniture
• Cleaning and tidying of store areas, retail units and cellars
• Assisting with beer line cleaning and other similar cellar related activities
• Ensuring all bars are stocked ready for use taking care to ensure stock rotation and ‘best before dates’ are maintained.
• Responsible for non-technical cellar service on matchdays i.e. stock issuing, barrel changing etc

Operational Excellence

• To ensure that all company quality standards in every aspect of the operation are always adhered to
• To effectively communicate company standards to your team and monitor adherence to these standards
• To lead by example and ensure members of the team wear the correct, full and clean uniform whilst on duty. Actively address all issues in relation to non-adherence of Company standards
• To respond to the pace of the business in terms of speed of work and productivity
• Ensure safe working practise for use of electric cables including securing trip hazards and working within load capacity of plugs/cables/power outlet

• To be aware and adhere with statutory, legal and Company requirements for:
  • Health and Safety
  • Food Hygiene
  • Licensing Laws
  • Employment Law
  • Fire Regulations
  • Sales of good/Trade Description
  • Personnel/HR procedures
• To report all maintenance issues and hazards as in the Company Health and Safety Manual

Learning and Development

• To ensure that all new team members are inducted, trained and developed to ensure that the highest levels of efficiency within the operation and customer service are always employed
• To engender good staff, customer and client relations always

Miscellaneous Responsibilities

• To report, and where possible take action for, any incidences of fire, damage, breakdowns or other occurrences
• To demonstrate best working practices in all duties and comply with Company Manuals
• To uphold all Levy Company policies always
• To support the wider Levy operation in external event management at the discretion of the General Manager
• To be an ambassador for Levy always

Who we are:

Levy UK + Ireland is the sports and hospitality sector of Compass Group UK and Ireland. It is the market leader in the provision of legendary food and drink experiences at some of the UK’s most significant sporting, arena, and leisure venues.

Through strong client partnerships, Levy UK + Ireland creates bespoke food concepts, service standards and pioneering design, implementing a guest-first approach and ongoing innovation at each venue. With a company-wide passion for food, Levy UK + Ireland creates menus and food experiences that feature fantastic seasonal dishes, with a strong focus on British ingredients.

As well as providing tailor-made concepts for its clients, Levy UK + Ireland also delivers corporate hospitality, event catering, venue sourcing and support services, through its portfolio of businesses. These include Keith Prowse, Payne and Gunter, and Lime Venue Portfolio.

Website https://levy.co.uk/

LinkedIn  Levy UK

Twitter @Levy_UK 

Instagram @Levy_UK_ Ireland

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Levy UK + Ireland is a sector of Compass Group UK and Ireland which is part of Compass Group Plc, the world's leading foodservice company. We specialise in providing food, vending and related services on our clients' premises. The company operates across the core sectors of Business + Industry, Defence, Offshore + Remote Site, Healthcare, Education, Sports + Leisure and Vending with an established brand portfolio.

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.

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