Operations Project Manager (Staffing)

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Job Introduction

6 month contract

We have an excellent opportunity for someone to join the Sodexo team at Ascot Racecourse on the lead up to and during Royal Ascot, one of the largest prestigious events on the sporting calendar.

We are looking for someone who can lead one of our teams onsite, providing operational guidance, managing key stakeholders and analysing demands from the rest of the business to ensure their team provides the correct level of support within budget.

Role Responsibility

This role will project manage the delivery of the staffing and training function of our casual workforce, during Royal Ascot we employ approx. 2000 casual staff every day across a range of bars and restaurants including fine dining, boxes, marquees and pop up retail bars. Due to the size and scope of this operation this role will involve a large amount of planning and logistics in addition to client management, reporting and cost analysis.

This key role will partner with business leaders to drive and deliver solutions to maximise people performance, strategy and workforce planning. Ascot Racecourse is synonymous with quality, excellence and customer service and this unique opportunity will significantly contribute towards strengthening business performance.

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.

Responsibilities

Development of the Staffing and Training Managers
Manage the delivery of the Staffing and Training function for both race day/event day and non-race day business.
Engage, influence and challenge business managers to identify opportunities for efficiencies in variable labour
Ensure effective communication between senior managers and stakeholders through implementation of best practice
Build and develop effective working relationships with Business Managers and Clients in order to become a key decision maker on strategic business issues

The Ideal Candidate

Hospitality or Staffing experience gained within a high volume environment
Strong analytical skills and delivery of performance improvement interventions
Professional and commercial acumen, with strong senior level influencing and stakeholder management skills
Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget

Package Description

£Competitive + Benefits.

6 Month contract

Salary	£Competitive
Frequency	Annual
Job Reference	SDX/RF25638/RM
Contract Type	Fixed Term – Full Time
Closing Date	09 January, 2017
Job Category	Events
Business Unit	UK Sodexo Live
Location	Ascot, England
Posted on	18 November, 2016

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