This role sits within our Stadia division, catering for fans and visitors at prestigious stadiums across the UK. With matchdays, concerts, conferences, and banquets to be catered for, our specialist teams are experts in adapting to our client's needs with locally sourced seasonal menu's. At the heart of the matchday experience, we bring choice, quality, and value for money to some of the most prestigious sports venues across the UK.
- Operational Leadership: Take full accountability for operational delivery, quality control, and ensuring consistent client and guest satisfaction across all areas of the venue.
- Revenue Growth: Drive revenue through strategic planning and management of all business-to-business commercial income. Identify and develop innovative new revenue streams, with a focus on growing non-match day conference and event sales.
- Team Leadership: Lead and inspire Heads of Departments, managing recruitment, training, and development to ensure the highest service standards are maintained. Build and sustain an engaged, high-performing team.
- Client & Stakeholder Management: Build and nurture strong relationships with clients and third-party stakeholders. Act as the key liaison to ensure alignment with Elior UK’s values and the client’s objectives.
- Financial Accountability: Drive financial growth through effective cost control, culinary excellence, and proactive pipeline development. Oversee the creation of profitable, solution-driven bids for new business opportunities.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensure full compliance with COSHH, Food Safety, Health & Safety, and all legal and environmental regulations. Maintain a culture of duty of care for both colleagues and customers.
- Restaurant Growth: Oversee the growth of the on-site restaurant business on non-match days, creating a year-round calendar of events to enhance revenue.
- Strategic Vision: Lead the creation and execution of sales strategies for large-scale events, ensuring successful delivery of major projects within budget and on time. Continually assess market trends to identify new opportunities for growth.
Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days a week, including weekends and evenings to support events / matchdays
- As a successful Site Director you will embody the following skills:
- Senior-level operational contract management experience within the hospitality industry, with a proven ability to lead large teams to deliver exceptional service.
- Expertise in client and stakeholder management, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commercially astute, with a solid background in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control management.
- Strong sales and C&E experience, with a track record of delivering high-value events and a creative approach to driving revenue.
- A strategic thinker, able to balance structured planning with flexibility and problem-solving under pressure.
- Previous experience managing P&L and driving commercial success in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
If you are ready to take on a high-profile role and make your mark at Rangers Football Club, apply today and be part of an exciting journey delivering excellence at Ibrox Stadium!
Our way of saying thank you
At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.
- FREE On-Site Lunches: Savor delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work
- Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible working hours
- Holiday Allowance: Start with 28 days of holiday to relax and recharge, increasing to 31 days after two years of service
- Family Leave: Prioritise your family commitments with our family leave options designed to support you during important times
- Paid Charity Leave: Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for your favourite causes
- Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best, both professionally and personally
- Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes
- Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and much more, alongside our popular cycle-to-work scheme
Why it's great to work for us...
Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:
- Workplaces & Office Space
- Sporting Venues & Stadium
- Attraction & Heritage Sites
- Public Sector & Defence
- Health, Care & Hospitals
- Schools, Colleges & Universities
Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.
That's why 87% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!
Elior Celebrates Equality
At Elior, we’re committed to creating a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging for all.
Ultimately, we believe it’s our differences that make us stronger and enrich our work environment, which in turn makes Elior a great place to work!
By celebrating equality and diversity we’ve created a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to do their best work, where colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.
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