Conference and Events Manager

1 month ago


StratforduponAvon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time
Job Opportunity

Sodexo Live is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Conference and Events Manager to join our team at Emirates Old Trafford, a world-class cricket ground and home of Lancashire Cricket.

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional food service and hospitality operations, ensuring that our clients and customers receive the highest level of service and satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in stadium or conference-related hospitality, with experience in managing large-scale events and teams. You will be a natural leader, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interpret and utilize varied financial and commercial information.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Meet the demands of customers by providing the right catering services within the agreed contract agreement.
  • Ensure financial documentation and accountancy of the unit (and those from suppliers) is accurate and within agreed budgeted levels.
  • Motivate and lead catering employees to perform their roles to a high standard and in alignment to Sodexo policies and procedures.
  • Actively seek and identify opportunities for business growth within the contract and external market.
  • Ensure the prompt provision and efficient service of all meals and catering requirements at the specified time to the standards laid down in the KPI's.
  • 'Walk the floor' during service periods to ensure that excellent levels of service are being delivered to the customers whilst liaising with your Line Manager to ensure innovation is delivered across all event spaces.
  • Ensure that all costs and expenditure are within the budgeted levels agreed between the Client and Sodexo and unit is trading in line with budget targets.
  • Control all costs such as labour, expenses, cash purchases as agreed with your line manager.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary of £30,000pa - £35,000pa.
  • Range of excellent benefits, including free parking and flexible work environment.
  • Access to ongoing training and development programs.
  • Countless opportunities to grow within the company.

We are a Disability Confident Leader employer, committed to changing attitudes towards disability and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.


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