Job Introduction
Sustainability Manager - Catering Operations I Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | Full-Time I Permanent
£36000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.
Were looking for...
The role will have responsibility for helping shape the strategy for our Sustainability Goals within the Catering Operation at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
By understanding the direction of both Levy as a growing catering partner, and a market-leader in sustainable catering practices, and aligning with the Tottenham Hotspur targets including focuses of Operational Carbon Reduction Initiatives, Food Waste Measurement and Product Sourcing.
Working in true partnership with our client, we deliver a business that is guest focused, sustainable, exciting, innovative, and profitable. You are integral to this vision and will be passionate about creating something special.
A passion for detailed planning and review, confidence to challenge a complex catering operation, knowledgeable with both food and beverage – and aligning the current operation to our goals.
Sustainability Manager - Catering Operations - The Role
Planning
Collaboration – Frequent liaison with multiple stakeholders. From our client team here at the stadium, to our Levy sustainability teams, and of course the Culinary & operations teams to ensure that sustainable decisions are at the forefront of each discussion.
Product – Working collaboratively with the culinary teams, to advise where a product can be developed or altered to align with our Carbon Reduction targets.
Structured Approach – Being conscious of the continual off set between sustainable and commercial decision making.
Operations
Carbon Measurement/Reduction – Track our current carbon emissions, using activity-based data to fully understand the impact of our menus. Then identify areas of focus that would support the Carbon Reduction targets. Utilise a number of tools to support this, from our sustainability dashboards powered by our Analytics Team at E15 Insights, FoodSteps for carbon labelling. By using intensity factors we can make better-informed choices at the point of our menu design, which can often be months in advance of a major event.
Food Waste Management - Regular monitoring and development of strategies to enable our teams to better manage food waste. This is a challenging
Communications - Directly liaise with client and the wider catering team to ensure that expectations are clear. Use structured, regular and consistent meetings as a key tool.
People
Culture - Work closely with the management team to develop and sustain a high level of focus and engagement around our sustainability goals
Review and Develop - Conduct regular reviews, being able to present to the client and up-to-date position within the year of the current measures taken, and impact of Carbon Reduction.
Financial & Business Development
Financials – awareness of the importance in balancing commercial & sustainable objectives within a complex large operation
Product development - Liaising with culinary and beverage teams to implement continuous product development and drive increased sustainable benefits across the venue.
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What we're looking for
- A naturally confident, subject matter expert
- Management presence to engage with client, peers and functional specialists.
- Positive and passionate focus on Food & Beverage which drives a large chunk of Scope 3 emissions
- Excellent communication skills
- Structured approach but also demonstrates flexibility and agility
- Calm and resilient. Not deterred by an ’unforeseen challenge’
- Problem solving skills
- Willing to work evenings and weekends as required
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What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
- 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
- Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
- Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Family benefits:
- 2 days additional leave after returning from maternity leave
- Day off for your baby?s first birthday
- Enhanced family leave
- Perks & discounts:
- Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts
- 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
- Financial wellbeing:
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Preferred rates on salary finance products
- Development opportunities:
- Professional subscriptions
- Ongoing training and structured career pathways
- Meals on duty included
Why Join Us?
Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the worlds largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.
We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!