General Manager
Job Introduction
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We are looking for a General Manager to work at Hamilton Racecourse, the role involves managing all the catering, hospitality and sales on site, ensuring consistent high standards whilst working to maximise the profitability of the contract. We are looking for a strong leader who can develop the team at Hamilton, someone customer focused to build solid relationships whilst being commercial and results focused. |
Sodexo Prestige is the Sports and Leisure division of Sodexo UK & Ireland. Our heritage is built on catering and hospitality experience and fuelled by our passion for exceptional food and service. For over 40 years we have been providing bespoke catering and hospitality services for sports stadia, racecourses, visitor, attractions, historic venues, major events and premium airline lounges. Recognised across the globe for hospitality, we help create exceptional moments at extraordinary events such as Royal Ascot, Tour de France, The Open Championship, RHS Chelsea Flower Show and the Rugby World Cup.
Role Responsibility
- To ensure client relationships are maintained at all times.
- Recruitment of team members as appropriate.
- Attend monthly client meetings.
- Facilitate a high support, high challenge performance management culture that motivates an engaged workforce.
- Undertake duty management and operational shifts as required to support the business.
- To monitor and maintain the highest standards of hygiene, health and safety, ensuring the Unit complies with all Company & Client policies, site rules and statutory regulations.
- Ensure that the Unit has a business plan which is reviewed at least quarterly, showing key objectives, goals and measures that link to the overall business plan and strategy.
- Manage the operations team to ensure that both business objectives are met.
- Ensure that stock is managed and liaise as appropriate with other departments to ensure client billing is accurate and timely.
The Ideal Candidate
- Operational knowledge, skills and experience in a Conference & Banqueting and Public Catering environment
- Management of Profit and Loss Accounts and acting on their results
- Management of a team
- Proven track record in a similar role
- Excellent communication skills both upwards and downwards, internally and externally
Package Description
Up to £35,000 + 20 days holiday + opportunity to join the Sodexo Flexible Benefits Scheme + Pension + Childcare Vouchers
