Job Description: Are you ready to be part of and lead a dynamic catering team to new heights? As our Catering Duty Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of our catering department. Your main focus will be ensuring top-notch service in the club kiosks and public bars during match days and events. Key Responsibilities: Work closely with the Head of Catering and Duty Managers to prep stadium kiosks for match day service. Supervise and manage a team of talented colleagues, inspiring them to achieve outstanding results and meet key targets. Monitor and manage staffing levels for each function or match, optimising efficiency and maintaining cost-effectiveness. Ensure all catering areas are well-stocked before matches and events to maximise sales. Minimise stock wastage through effective ordering and allocation. Showcase your versatility by working in various front-of-house areas, supporting the team wherever needed to ensure efficiency and productivity. Coordinate setup for the next event/match, keeping costs low. Gather valuable feedback from customers after each function and collaborate with relevant departments to drive continuous improvement in our catering business. Manage and address any performance issues or shortcomings of front-of-house staff in collaboration with the Head of Catering, promoting a positive and professional work environment. Take responsibility for stock management during matches and events, adhering to established procedures and ensuring accuracy and accountability. Maintain clean and compliant catering areas, upholding our strict Health and Safety standards. As a trusted key holder, oversee stadium opening and closing procedures, occasionally working independently. Personal Specification: Proven experience in successfully leading, managing, and motivating teams. Flexibility is key be prepared to adapt to varying shift patterns based on the needs of our catering business, including the ability to work longer shifts at short notice. Punctuality and impeccable personal presentation are essential. Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and creating memorable experiences. Mindful of cost control measures and resource optimisation. Strong awareness of Health and Safety practices. Excellent communication skills to foster positive relationships with colleagues and customers. Exemplify the values of Colchester United Catering Department and serve as an ambassador for our brand. Join our team as a Duty Manager and contribute to creating memorable experiences for our guests while leading a talented team in a vibrant environment! Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
May 11, 2026
Full time
Job Description: Are you ready to be part of and lead a dynamic catering team to new heights? As our Catering Duty Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of our catering department. Your main focus will be ensuring top-notch service in the club kiosks and public bars during match days and events. Key Responsibilities: Work closely with the Head of Catering and Duty Managers to prep stadium kiosks for match day service. Supervise and manage a team of talented colleagues, inspiring them to achieve outstanding results and meet key targets. Monitor and manage staffing levels for each function or match, optimising efficiency and maintaining cost-effectiveness. Ensure all catering areas are well-stocked before matches and events to maximise sales. Minimise stock wastage through effective ordering and allocation. Showcase your versatility by working in various front-of-house areas, supporting the team wherever needed to ensure efficiency and productivity. Coordinate setup for the next event/match, keeping costs low. Gather valuable feedback from customers after each function and collaborate with relevant departments to drive continuous improvement in our catering business. Manage and address any performance issues or shortcomings of front-of-house staff in collaboration with the Head of Catering, promoting a positive and professional work environment. Take responsibility for stock management during matches and events, adhering to established procedures and ensuring accuracy and accountability. Maintain clean and compliant catering areas, upholding our strict Health and Safety standards. As a trusted key holder, oversee stadium opening and closing procedures, occasionally working independently. Personal Specification: Proven experience in successfully leading, managing, and motivating teams. Flexibility is key be prepared to adapt to varying shift patterns based on the needs of our catering business, including the ability to work longer shifts at short notice. Punctuality and impeccable personal presentation are essential. Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and creating memorable experiences. Mindful of cost control measures and resource optimisation. Strong awareness of Health and Safety practices. Excellent communication skills to foster positive relationships with colleagues and customers. Exemplify the values of Colchester United Catering Department and serve as an ambassador for our brand. Join our team as a Duty Manager and contribute to creating memorable experiences for our guests while leading a talented team in a vibrant environment! Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
To develop and deliver high-quality education provision of BTEC National Sports & Performance Level 3. To take responsibility for maintaining and improving the education department, lesson planning, delivery and marking . Assist in the departments delivery to all players and ensure the department works effectively towards departmental KPI s. Principal Accountabilities: Teaching Duties Produce a curriculum plan and unit content checklist for BTEC National Sports and Performance qualification. Produce detailed schemes of work and lesson plans for BTEC National Sports and Performance qualification. Teach the BTEC National Sports and Performance qualification to Academy Apprentices. Provide each Academy Apprentice with appropriate feedback on the outcome of assessments. Complete reviews of progress for Academy Apprentices. Complete attendance records for Academy Apprentices. Attend meetings specific to the delivery of all qualifications. Contribute to quality assurance processes. Maintain robust administration and audit processes and ensure that all documentation for education is kept up to date and readily available, including providing up to date management information to the Head of Education and Head of Welfare and other senior managers. Proactively engage with parents through regular dialogue to support player development and maintain strong relationships. This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted. It is normal practice to review periodically job descriptions to ensure that they are relevant to the job currently being performed, and to incorporate any changes which have occurred or are being proposed. The review process is carried out jointly by manager and employee and you are therefore expected to participate fully in such discussions. In all cases, it is our aim to reach agreement to reasonable changes, but where it is not possible to reach agreement we reserve the right to make reasonable changes to your job description which are commensurate with your level of salary and responsibility. All staff must be aware of all safeguarding and equity and diversity issues, along with all academy and club policies, rules and regulations. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Colchester United Football Club Person Specification ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Degree or professional qualification in a relevant subject Teaching Qualification QTS/QTLS Higher degree Teaching experience in BTEC National Sports and Performance at Level 3 EXPERIENCE Recent experience teaching Experience of turning teaching topics into engaging content Experience of providing a differentiated learning environment Experience of offering Pastoral Care Experience of being responsible for Personal Development within an education or professional setting KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS Ability to motivate and influence learners and external parties to carry out required activities Resilience and ability to prioritise own tasks, working to tight deadlines and delivering under pressure Ability to assess and organise resources IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Excellent writing and data analysis skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Approachable individual with the ability to build productive relationships with team members and work collaboratively with others. PERSONAL QUALITIES/DISPOSITION Respectful and understanding of wellbeing concerns Planning and organisation Team player Enthusiastic and self-motivated Detail conscious Confident at communicating at all levels Confidence to challenge and shape future teaching through effective negotiation and influencing skills OTHER Committed to equality and diversity Committed to our Health and Safety policies and procedures Willingness to travel between sites and as needed Compliance to Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR principles/ requirements Willing to utilise company vehicles as required.
Apr 20, 2026
Full time
To develop and deliver high-quality education provision of BTEC National Sports & Performance Level 3. To take responsibility for maintaining and improving the education department, lesson planning, delivery and marking . Assist in the departments delivery to all players and ensure the department works effectively towards departmental KPI s. Principal Accountabilities: Teaching Duties Produce a curriculum plan and unit content checklist for BTEC National Sports and Performance qualification. Produce detailed schemes of work and lesson plans for BTEC National Sports and Performance qualification. Teach the BTEC National Sports and Performance qualification to Academy Apprentices. Provide each Academy Apprentice with appropriate feedback on the outcome of assessments. Complete reviews of progress for Academy Apprentices. Complete attendance records for Academy Apprentices. Attend meetings specific to the delivery of all qualifications. Contribute to quality assurance processes. Maintain robust administration and audit processes and ensure that all documentation for education is kept up to date and readily available, including providing up to date management information to the Head of Education and Head of Welfare and other senior managers. Proactively engage with parents through regular dialogue to support player development and maintain strong relationships. This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted. It is normal practice to review periodically job descriptions to ensure that they are relevant to the job currently being performed, and to incorporate any changes which have occurred or are being proposed. The review process is carried out jointly by manager and employee and you are therefore expected to participate fully in such discussions. In all cases, it is our aim to reach agreement to reasonable changes, but where it is not possible to reach agreement we reserve the right to make reasonable changes to your job description which are commensurate with your level of salary and responsibility. All staff must be aware of all safeguarding and equity and diversity issues, along with all academy and club policies, rules and regulations. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Colchester United Football Club Person Specification ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Degree or professional qualification in a relevant subject Teaching Qualification QTS/QTLS Higher degree Teaching experience in BTEC National Sports and Performance at Level 3 EXPERIENCE Recent experience teaching Experience of turning teaching topics into engaging content Experience of providing a differentiated learning environment Experience of offering Pastoral Care Experience of being responsible for Personal Development within an education or professional setting KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS Ability to motivate and influence learners and external parties to carry out required activities Resilience and ability to prioritise own tasks, working to tight deadlines and delivering under pressure Ability to assess and organise resources IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Excellent writing and data analysis skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Approachable individual with the ability to build productive relationships with team members and work collaboratively with others. PERSONAL QUALITIES/DISPOSITION Respectful and understanding of wellbeing concerns Planning and organisation Team player Enthusiastic and self-motivated Detail conscious Confident at communicating at all levels Confidence to challenge and shape future teaching through effective negotiation and influencing skills OTHER Committed to equality and diversity Committed to our Health and Safety policies and procedures Willingness to travel between sites and as needed Compliance to Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR principles/ requirements Willing to utilise company vehicles as required.
