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Hospitality Manager (Hospitality, Events)

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Job Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Hospitality Manager to join the management team at Wellington College. As the Head of Hospitality, you will lead a busy and high profile hospitality/events operation for this prestigious Independent School, with catering services ranging from match teas through to large functions, events and fine dining dinners.

The role will therefore suit a dynamic and proactive Hospitality/Event managers, with a broad skill set to strategically to drive a 5 star service and customer focused operation.

 

Role Responsibility

  • Efficient management of busy, 7 day hospitality/catering operation which includes match teas, VIP dinners, functions and school events
  • Support the in-house hospitality team, plus casual staff to deliver a high quality 5* service at all times and continuously improve standards.
  • Act as subject matter expert to review and continuously improve service standards and innovation
  • Plan for success by concentrating on attention to detail of both standards and service
  • Manage all aspects of service planning and execution of Fine Dining, Casual Dining and Sports Teas for both College and external customer groups
  • Control and monitor the financial performance of the unit and to maintain costs within pre-budgeted targets.
  • Ensure that we deliver a high quality and well organised services and that all food is prepared to a high standard as per service level agreement, Company policy and current legislation.
  • Establish and maintain satisfactory relationships with individuals at all levels within the Company and the Client organisation.
  • Implement and maintain the Statutory and Company standards of hygiene, health and safety and take any action as is necessary.

 

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous experience of managing a 5 star hospitality operation, including event management
  • Strong exposure to fine dining elements such as menu writing, high end products and wine pairing
  • Good financial awareness and strong management skills
  • Excellent communication skills and customer focus
  • Proactive and highly organised with a great attention to detail
  • Knowledge of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

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