Elior Stadia - Bringing the Buzz to Matchdays & More
When the crowd roars, the food has to be just as exciting! At Elior Stadia, we serve up epic matchday meals, gourmet hospitality, and fast, fresh stadium snacks - so fans can focus on the action while we handle the flavour.
Join our team as a Temporary Bar Manager (Maternity Cover) and play a key role in delivering exceptional bar service and unforgettable experiences across every event until the end of July.
What you'll be doing...
You'll be at the heart of our hospitality operation, ensuring every bar service runs smoothly and exceeds expectations during this fixed-term maternity cover period. Deliver seamless bar operations across match days, conferences, exhibitions, and special events
Lead, brief, and coordinate bar teams, ensuring high standards of service, presentation, and performance
Manage bar stock, ordering, and controls to stay within budget while maintaining quality
Oversee cash handling procedures, including till operations and reconciliation
Ensure all staff are correctly uniformed and fully briefed before events
Conduct health & safety briefings and ensure full compliance with company and legal standards
Work closely with the Operations team and Conference & Meetings team to support event delivery
Support recruitment, training, and ongoing development of the hospitality bar team
Assist with staffing levels and labour cost control in line with business needs
Collaborate with Sales teams to support event planning and ensure bar logistics are effectively delivered
Working pattern: 5 days out of 7 | 37.5 hours per week | Including regular evenings and weekends
Contract: Temporary maternity cover until the end of July
Job ID : 6091
What you can bring...
We're looking for someone who combines operational expertise with a passion for people and service and can confidently step into a leadership role from day one. Proven experience in bar management or senior bar operations within a hospitality or events environment
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple events at once
Confident communicator, able to build relationships with clients, colleagues, and suppliers
A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Solid understanding of health & safety and licensing regulations
A collaborative mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Enthusiasm, drive, and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences
Desirable:
Experience in large-scale or multi-purpose venues
Background in event catering or hospitality coordination
Budget and cost control experience
Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!
At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That's why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here's what's waiting for you:
Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn't run on a 9-5 schedule.
Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
Leave for life's important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
Wellbeing first - mental health support and wellbeing perks.
Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!
One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with! No need for legal names at this stage.
Why You'll Love Working Here
We're a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? To enrich lives everywhere, every day.
And here's the best part - 87% of our team say they're proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you're listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.
Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you're passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!
We Celebrate You!
At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren't just policies, they're who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.
Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we're happy to help!
Ready to join us? Hit 'Apply Now' and let's chat!
TPBN1_UKCT