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.
We’re looking for a dynamic, commercially minded Group General Manager to lead operational excellence across Dundee United FC and Dundee FC. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll take ownership of hospitality, retail, conferencing and events delivery across both stadiums, driving performance, consistency and long‑term commercial success.
What you’ll be doing…
* Leading day‑to‑day operational delivery across both clubs, ensuring standards align with Elior’s brand and business objectives.
* Overseeing matchday hospitality and non‑matchday conferencing, banqueting and retail operations to a consistently high standard.
* Driving commercial performance through strong financial planning, cost control, innovation and effective P&L management.
* Building an engaged, high‑performing team culture across both sites, with clear accountability and continuous improvement.
* Managing compliance across Health & Safety, COSHH, environmental policies and all legal requirements.
* Maintaining strong communication, reporting and stakeholder relationships with both Clubs’ leadership teams.
* Acting as the primary link between Elior UK and both Clubs’ Events teams to ensure seamless operational delivery.
Working Pattern: 5 Out of 7 Days | 37.5 Hours Per Week
Job ID: 5898
What can you bring?
* Proven leadership experience across large, diverse teams, ideally across multiple sites.
* Strong commercial acumen with a successful track record overseeing P&L and driving financial growth.
* Experience in a high‑volume sporting, hospitality or events environment.
* A results‑focused mindset with the ability to balance operational detail with big‑picture thinking.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills and the confidence to build strong professional relationships.
* Outstanding communication and a collaborative, hands‑on leadership style that motivates teams.
* A passion for innovation in food, retail and guest experience, with the drive to constantly raise standards.
Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!
At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. 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.
* Financial security — pension schemes and life assurance.
* Exclusive discounts — save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We are 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.
We celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are 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.
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