Events and Functions Manager

Our stunning stadium is fast becoming the prime venue for Boston and the surrounding area, offering stunning flexible spaces for parties, events, and corporate guests. Our functions suites are now very busy, and so we are looking to appoint an experienced Events and Functions Manager to help us deliver great service, and build the business further. The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering first class service to our guests, whilst ensuring that the highest standards are maintained, and targets are achieved. Our facilities range from ‘Ellenders’- our successful relaxed bistro style restaurant, up to ‘Nineteen33’ our sumptuous banqueting suite, catering for functions of circa 220 covers. ‘Kabia’s’ is our sophisticated, yet relaxed, first floor bar, and we have a range of executive boxes ideal for an intimate dinner, or that all important meeting. Matchdays see our Club 85 guests enjoying first class hospitality in Nineteen33 overlooking the pitch and our fans enjoying pre-match drinks and food in Ellenders. Our executive box holders also enjoy pre-match drinks and a meal, while being looked after by our dedicated matchday host or hostess. Away from matchdays, the venue is used for a whole host of events, ranging from small intimate private parties, up to large weddings and functions. Corporate events, exhibitions and business meetings are also an important part of the day-to-day use of the flexible facilities. This opportunity comes at an exciting time, helping us to continue to deliver our vision for this fantastic new venue. We are friendly, enthusiastic and passionate about what we do, and are looking for someone with the same passion and energy to join us on our journey. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Working alongside the Events Co-ordinator and reporting to the General Manager, the appointed person must be hard-working and have a flair for excellent customer service, be self-motivated and have an eye for detail. You will be friendly, confident, polite and welcoming, a great team player and a confident communicator who enjoys conversing with customers. This is very much a hands-on role. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES The role responsibilities will include:

• Managing and co-ordinating the front of house team, within the banqueting suite, restaurant, bars and executive suites;

• Working closely with the Events Co-ordinator, to ensure events run smoothly, and with great attention to detail;

• Communicating with the Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure efficient processing and delivery of orders;

• Managing the bars, including input to what products to stock so as to keep up-to-date with customer demand and latest trends;

• Working with our bar staff on cellar management (e.g. working with ales and kegs, and ensuring that all line cleaning is done to a schedule);

• Working closely with the General Manager to keep up-to-date with the running of the hospitality side of the business;

• Ensuring weekly and daily cashing up is completed and having responsibility for cash handling and safeguarding;

• Recruitment, training and development of staff; • Setting work rotas; • Ordering stock; • Ensuring health and safety requirements are met, including adhering to all COVID-19 safety

requirements; • Adhere to Food Hygiene regulations.

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Previous management experience in the hospitality industry; • Cellar management; • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; • Well organised and have the ability to work under pressure; • Commitment to providing a high level of service; • Professional, friendly and flexible approach.

This is a full-time position, with flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings. If you feel you have the right experience, skills and ambitions to contribute to our team, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and Covering Letter to: Rebecca Barker - General Manager Jakemans Community Stadium Pilgrim Way Wyberton Boston PE21 7NE rebecca.barker@bufc.co.uk Closing Date – Friday 17th September at 5.00pm