WE’RE EXPERIENCE MAKERS.

And food fanatics. And we’re hiring.
Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background and your desire for delighting others. In return we’ll give you all you need to thrive.
Because at Sodexo Live! We’re so much more.
Be part of something greater.
We are looking for a Head of Set Up - Meetings & Events to join us at Newcastle United Football Club
You’ll be playing a big part in daily logistics of the Meetings and Events Team.
Sodexo embeds a strong Safety culture in everything we do. There will be company procedures to follow alongside our hygiene and Health and Safety practises, so it is vital that you’ll champion this.

Main Responsibilities

• To ensure the safe and secure storage of equipment and stock, including but not limited to catering equipment, cutlery, crockery, glassware and audio-visual equipment.
• To ensure that all areas of the facility are maintained to an exceptional standard of cleanliness and appearance, with function suites and back of house areas cleared down following use and assisting with the cleaning of furniture and upholstery as required.
• Ensuring all crockery, cutlery and glass is polished
• Supervise back of house staff in the execution of their duties, leading by example and ensuring maximum productivity, providing any necessary on the job training and identifying any developmental among the team to help improve the overall performance of the department.
• Ensure that all cleaning is conducted using the appropriate chemical agents and is only conducted by those that have been trained to complete these activities safely.
• Other reasonable requests as stated in the job description

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Experience of supervising in a large operation with high volume meetings and events business.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills essential, providing the ability giving the ability to recruit, train, manage and motivate the workforce.
• Experience of managing EPOS and cashless payment systems both front and back of house desirable.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with diverse range of suppliers, team members and guests essential.
• Knowledge and understanding of the wider market trends and the ability to work closely with colleagues in order to fulfil client needs.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a sports and leisure/stadia.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification or equivalent.
• Food Safety Level 3 qualification of equivalen

About The Company
Sodexo Live!

WE’RE EXPERIENCE MAKERS.

And go-getters, fanatic foodies, and community pillars.
At Sodexo Live! build a career where ‘everyday’ is anything but normal. Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background, and your desire for delighting others. In return we’ll give you all you need to thrive.
We Belong to a team that feels like family, ACT with purpose and be inclusive, Thrive in our career, while able to Be Live in the moment creating exceptional memories.
After giving it all, you’ll return home knowing that you’ve played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment.
Because at Sodexo Live! we’re so much more.
Be part of something greater

• To ensure the safe and secure storage of equipment and stock, including but not limited to catering equipment, cutlery, crockery, glassware and audio-visual equipment.
• To ensure that all areas of the facility are maintained to an exceptional standard of cleanliness and appearance, with function suites and back of house areas cleared down following use and assisting with the cleaning of furniture and upholstery as required.
• Ensuring all crockery, cutlery and glass is polished
• Supervise back of house staff in the execution of their duties, leading by example and ensuring maximum productivity, providing any necessary on the job training and identifying any developmental among the team to help improve the overall performance of the department.
• Ensure that all cleaning is conducted using the appropriate chemical agents and is only conducted by those that have been trained to complete these activities safely.
• Other reasonable requests as stated in the job descriptio