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We’re looking for a strategic Operations Manager to lead our first-rate catering offering as part of the dynamic team at Charlton Athletic Football Club – an iconic stadium with a strong blend of heritage and community that offers the ideal environment for entertaining football and first-class food. As Operations Manager you will plan, present and deliver our innovative food and beverage offer across high-profile events at Charlton FC, managing a team of people across retail, hospitality, and restaurants. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic hospitality professional, experienced in F&B delivery across sport venues, entertainment arenas, meetings, exhibitions and conferences.
Job Responsibility
Act as operational lead and main point of contact for venue stakeholders, maintaining strong client relationships
Communicate confidently with stakeholders, teams, and senior management
provide regular updates to the General Manager
Support sales with commercially viable bids and ensure contracts are operationally deliverable
Oversee ordering, delivery schedules, and stock control
Play a key role in the preparation of venue and catering areas across all events and non-live days
Collaborate on rotas and labour planning
manage staffing levels across departments
Drive revenue (SPH) while controlling production, waste, and operating costs
Ensure compliance with health & safety, hygiene, licensing (Challenge 25), and security/profit protection procedures
Lead pre-shift briefings and communicate strategy to improve performance and customer satisfaction
Resolve operational issues promptly
manage customer feedback and escalate where needed
Oversee maintenance logs and ensure timely resolution of issues
Manage budgets, labour costs, stock takes, and financial performance
investigate variances and optimise spend
Recruit, train, and manage team performance
conduct appraisals, reviews, and foster development and succession planning
Promote a positive, inclusive culture
support training, communication, and team engagement
Contribute to business growth through new products, catering service innovations, and new initiatives
Requirements
Previous experience in a management role with P&L accountability in high-volume quality food service and/or conference and event catering
Able to demonstrate the development of financial controls, forecasting and commercial modelling
Experience in leading a team of no less than 8 delivering great food and a superior customer experience
Excellent communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders effectively
Strong IT Skills
Sound knowledge and ability to manage all aspects of Health, Safety, and Food Safety in a foodservice environment
Must possess strong commercial acumen & have outstanding skills to increase sales & profitability within all areas of the business
Able to motivate and inspire people at all levels
Fully flexible and willing to adapt to ever-changing environments
What we offer
Competitive salary and full company benefits
23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme