Assistant Premises Manager

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As the Assistant Premises Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations and exceptional management of our prestigious venues, namely the Winding Wheel Theatre and Hasland Village Hall.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a consistently high standard of venue management, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations, as well as licensing requirements.
• Maximise secondary sales income from events held at the venues, including bar, catering, and merchandise, to optimise revenue generation.
• Demonstrate flexibility in working hours, including availability on weekends, Bank Holidays, and special events, to ensure comprehensive coverage of the Venues' operations.
• Showcase excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently, taking initiative and exhibiting exceptional conflict resolution abilities.
• Utilize your prior experience in premises management, ideally within a hospitality or entertainment operations environment, to effectively manage day-to-day operations.
• Deliver outstanding customer service, ensuring that visitors have a positive and memorable experience at our venues.

Requirements:

• Possess a personal license, along with a valid First Aid Certificate, Food Hygiene certificate, and a CIEH Level 1 Award in Health and Safety or an equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrate mobility between sites to maintain the required level of service and oversight.
• Showcase excellent management skills, allowing you to confidently handle various responsibilities and challenges that may arise.
• Previous experience in a similar role, highlighting your proficiency in premises management and understanding of the hospitality and entertainment industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.

Joining Chesterfield Borough Council offers you an exciting opportunity to contribute to the vibrant cultural scene in our community.

As an Assistant Premises Manager, you will have the chance to make a lasting impact on the successful delivery of events and the overall experience of our valued visitors.

For more information on this role please contact Carl Thellmann at Carl.Thellmann@Chesterfield.gov.uk or for further information on this post please view the job description and person specification attached.

How to apply

Interested candidates should initially apply with a CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role to HRJobs@chesterfield.gov.uk, no later than the closing date below.

You can use our template if you do not have your own CV, by downloading it here.

Provisional interview date: 04 June 2024 

Direct Advert Page 

https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/assistant-premises-manager.aspx

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.