Retail Catering Manager

Lead. Deliver. Inspire. Be part of matchday magic.

• Blackburn Rovers Football Club, Ewood Park, Nuttall Street, Blackburn BB2 4JF
• sign in to see pay + excellent benefits
• 40hrs pw 5/7
• Free Parking, Free meals onsite

Job Introduction

Are you an experienced hospitality or retail catering leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments? Do you have a passion for delivering exceptional fan experiences, leading teams to success, and maximising commercial performance?

At Sodexo Live!, we're seeking an ambitious and driven Retail Catering Manager to take ownership of our retail food and beverage operation at the iconic Blackburn Rovers Football Club.

As Retail Catering Manager, you'll be responsible for the end-to-end operation of our public bar and retail beverage service across the stadium.

You'll lead the planning, preparation and delivery of service across

• 35 catering bar units and two fan zones
• Matchday attendances of up to 30,000 supporters
• Non-matchday events and hospitality operations
• Cellar management, stock control and bar logistics

Working closely with the General Manager and wider leadership team, you'll ensure operational excellence, maximise revenue opportunities, control costs, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in one of the most exciting event environments in the UK, overseeing a large-scale operation serving thousands of fans and guests on matchdays and major events.

You'll be particularly well suited to this role if you've worked within stadiums, sports venues, event catering, large-scale hospitality operations, retail food and beverage environments, leisure attractions, pubs, bars or other high-footfall customer-focused businesses.

If you're a hands-on hospitality leader who loves the buzz of live events, understands high-volume food and beverage operations, and is passionate about delivering outstanding experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead all public bar and beverage operations across the venue
• Manage stock ordering, controls, rotation and monthly stocktakes
• Drive beverage sales, profitability and gross margin performance
• Ensure bars are fully prepared and operationally ready for every event
• Recruit, train, motivate and develop casual event teams
• Manage labour budgets and staffing levels effectively
• Champion Health & Safety, Food Safety and compliance standards