Head Cellar Person

At Sodexo, we create a vibrant, warm welcoming atmosphere where we place our customers at the heart of everything we do. We believe that venues and events don’t just bring people together, they create exceptional moments and lasting memories!

We are looking for a Head Cellar Person  to join us at Newcastle United Football Club

You’ll be playing a big part in  daily logistics of meetings and events and matchday setup.

A few things about you 

 If you are a friendly, and approachable individual with great communication skills, this would be the perfect role for you! 

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.
Package Description
40 hours per week 
£12.19
Match and non Matchdays -  Evenings weekends 
Many employee benefits, rewards and recognition.

Main Responsibilities
To ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality cellar service throughout matchday, non-matchday and special events operation leading to achievement of liquor related targets and budgets.
To ensure that all cellars and beverage storage areas are always clean and well maintained so that best possible quality of product is always being served.
To ensure that all cellar team members are adequately trained and have an up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge of products and promotions.
To manage ordering, delivery and rotation of all beverage stock and relevant equipment to ensure that all areas are sufficiently stocked based on anticipated business/sales.
To contribute to achievement of liquor GP% through accurate monthly and annual stocktaking.

The Ideal CandidateEssential:

Experience cellar management within a large operation with high volume conference and banqueting and special event business essential.
National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders essential.
Excellent communication and leadership skills essential, providing the ability giving the ability to recruit, train, manage and motivate a skilled cellar workforce.  
Experience of ordering and delivery process as well as monthly and annual stocktaking essential.
Experience of managing EPOS systems both front and back of house.
Ability to maintain professional relationships with diverse range of suppliers, team members and guests essential.
Experience managing diverse teams.

Desirable:

Experience working within a sports and leisure/stadia.
Extensive knowledge and/or qualification in wine, food pairing and mixology.
Experience working within a sports and leisure/stadia environment desirable

About The CompanySodexo 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

Why choose Sodexo Live! – 

At Sodexo Live! we believe in making every moment count, for the guests we serve and for our team members. We take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet, making every event a positive story worth telling. Whether at high-profile sports venues, cultural destinations, corporate events or once-in-a-lifetime social functions, you won’t just craft the moment… you’ll be immersed in the action. As part of the Sodexo Live! team, you belong to something greater. You bring people together and make a real impact in local communities through the power of shared experiences. You have the opportunity to gain the skills to thrive for a long-term career with a team that is inclusive and always ready to embrace the moment.

Globally Sodexo Live! contributes to the success of events such as Royal Ascot, the Tour de France, the Rugby World Cup and soon the Paris 2024 Games, and showcases exceptional venues such as the Eiffel Tower Restaurants, Bateaux Parisiens, Yachts de Paris, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the Museo del Prado in Madrid, the Hard Rock Stadium, the Scottish National Gallery, and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. 

Other venues in the UK include Bateaux London, Fulham FC, the ACC Liverpool, and Edinburgh’s magnificent Signet Library.

Sodexo Live! is part of Sodexo which provides catering, facilities management, employee benefits and personal home services to 100 million consumers daily in 56 countries. At Sodexo we believe in the difference a day makes. That’s why we are proud to focus on people’s essential needs: we see them as key to improve the quality of life. We know that by focusing on the tangible, the real, the concrete improvements, day after day, for millions of people, we have a big impact not only on individuals but also on society and the planet. We believe it all starts with the everyday.