Head of Food and Beverage Systems and Stock - O2

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Job Introduction

Head of Food and Beverage Systems and Stock - O2

• £60,000 per annum
• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Meals on duty
• Vodaphone discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby's first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training & development and career pathways
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

If you are a forward-thinking F&B systems leader with a passion for technology-driven hospitality, we'd love to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering world-class events while shaping the future of our systems and stock management operations.

Who We Are:

Levy UK & Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.

In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sport, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London.

We are culinary champions - it's what we do and it's what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences.Focused on doing the right thing' for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do.

We are official partners of the British Paralympic Association and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.

We collaborate with some of the UK's most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.

More about the role:

You will be responsible for the venues F&B systems are operating effectively. This includes EPOS, card payment terminals, restaurant booking systems and other related systems.

You will oversee the venues F&B stock ordering, distribution and count process with aim of ensuring that stocktaking results are as accurate as possible which in turn will maximise profitability.

• Lead and support the small team responsible for managing the venues food and beverage software systems ensuring they are configured correctly to ensure smooth operations on event days
• Manage product listings on the EPOS system including menus and pricing updates.
• Maintain, optimise and troubleshoot the venues EPOS & PDQ terminals and other systems to ensure smooth transaction processing and system integration
• Lead and support the venues stock controller to ensure that weekly stock takes are managed effectively and are as accurate as possible
• Support the venues "Head of Logistics & Warehouse" to lead and manage the Logistics team in all aspects of the department and ensure standards are followed
• Work with the team to communicate with suppliers regarding pricing updates, product changes, and address any queries to ensure smooth procurement operations

About you:

• Substantial experience in similar relevant role, ideally with oversight of a EPOS system for a large venue or multi-site business
• Expert in food and beverage stock-taking with experience in stock-taking systems, problem solving and communicating financial results
• Experience or qualifications in managing systems or technology projects including new software roll-outs
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Detail-Oriented & Organised
• Proactive & Adaptable
• Flexible - Willingness to work event-based hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required

At Levy UK & Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered.

Our team is a vibrant tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which enriches our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities, promoting fairness, and ensuring that all voices are heard.

We firmly believe that a diverse team leads to innovation and creativity. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable work environment where everyone has the chance to excel and collaborate.

Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness.