Job Description
Job Title: Riverside Market Manager
Location: Fulham Pier, Stevenage Road, Fulham, SW6 6HH
£40,000 to £45,000 Salary + 10% performance Bonus
40hours / 5days over 7days
Job Introduction
Take the lead at the heart of one of London’s most exciting food and drink destinations.
We are looking for an experienced Riverside Market Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of Riverside Market at Fulham Pier. This is a high-profile, fast-paced role where you will bring together people, traders, food concepts and operational partners to create an outstanding experience for every visitor.
You will take full ownership of the market’s performance, ensuring each food and beverage unit is ready to trade, teams are confident and well briefed, and service runs smoothly from opening through to close. You will thrive on the variety and energy of a busy hospitality environment where no two days are quite the same.
Working closely with traders, culinary teams, suppliers and contractors, you will help introduce fresh food concepts, maintain strong commercial control and ensure the market remains relevant, innovative and best in class. You will also lead a large and diverse team, creating a positive culture where people feel supported, motivated and proud of the experience they deliver.
This opportunity would suit a hands-on hospitality leader with experience managing complex food and beverage operations, strong commercial and client relationship skills, and the confidence to perform in a busy, high-volume environment.
What You'll Do:
Deliver exceptional customer experience across our everyday mode business and match day catering operations
Successfully managing all aspects of operational excellence and contract delivery
Building and proactively maintaining external relationships with senior clients to exceed client expectations
Successfully launch new innovative food concepts when required
Ensuring all operations are profitable
Successful management of all KPI Information relevant to Sodexo Live!, Fulham FC and Fulham Pier including tracking of results, report production and supplying sufficient evidence
Relationships are delivered with key stakeholders to allow development both operationally and functionally to enable growth and development with confidence in the role
To deliver Food and Beverage training plan and ensure staff understand and complete onsite training
To maintain uniform standards with the Riverside Market ensuring they are always adhered to
What You Bring:
Experience within contract catering, within a multi-site managerial role
A proven track record of successfully building and maintaining client relations
Ability to manage, inspire and motivate a large and diverse team
Previous experience with P&L management, problem solving and creative thinking
Positive and flexible attitude, willing to be hands on when required
Personal License holder
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
Flexible and dynamic work environment
Competitive compensation
Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression for the caring profession.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.