Operations Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Sodexo Live! team based at Beckenham, Kent County Cricket Club as our Operations Manager.In this exciting and challenging role, you will be responsible for the delivery of superb events that take place at the venue, ensuring they run smoothly and successfully.You will be an experienced hands-on Operations Manager who can motivate and lead a team and deliver a first-class services to our clients.Ideally you will have worked in similar venues before, promoting events and sales but we are happy to speak with candidates who have come from different venues and have the right attitude and ambition to thrive with us!Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background, and your desire for delighting others. Your expertise will shape the future of our workforce and contribute to the success of Sodexo Live!ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES  Promote, market, sell and deliver all none cricket day events at the site Manage all cricket day events with support from Canterbury on-site team Support Canterbury site matchdays and large scale events, as and when required Work with client for in house bookings [e.g. neighbouring football ground, sports events] Resource and manage all casuals employees Work with Canterbury admin to ensure all admin, finance and compliance activities are carried out Units are operating within budget THE IDEAL CANDIDATEExpertly manage senior and often challenging client relationships Highly developed verbal and non-verbal communication skills Wide ranging Stadia management experienceExtensive experience in delivering public retail and high quality hospitality operations DesirableIOSH managing safely qualification WHAT WE OFFERIn return for your commitment and hard work, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, plus access to our extensive benefits package, which includes:Contributory pension schemeLife assuranceCompany Bonus SchemeVolunteering days via our charity partner STOP HUNGERWe’re experience makers. And food fanatics. 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. Because at Sodexo Live! We’re so much more. Be part of something greater.