Are you ready to be part of something bigger?
Join us and help shape our future!
About us.
The North Somerset Sports Foundation is a community-led charity dedicated to improving lives through sport, health, wellbeing and education.
Based at The Hand Stadium in Clevedon, we provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to participate, develop and thrive.
From grassroots football and community fitness to rehabilitation programmes and education provision, our work has a positive impact across North Somerset every day.
An Exciting Opportunity to Build Something Special
The Hand Stadium is entering a period of significant investment and development, with ambitious plans to transform the site into a thriving community hub.
As our Kitchen & Hospitality Coordinator, you'll have the opportunity to play a key role in shaping and supporting this next chapter of growth.
With major investment and development planned for Clevedon Town Football Club and The Hand Stadium, this is an exciting opportunity to join us at the start of a new chapter.
This is a new role, and one you can make your own!
You'll take ownership of our kitchen and hospitality operations, helping to create a welcoming environment for visitors while alsoplaying a key role in the continued growth of the facility and the charity behind it.
About the job.
This is a 12 month fixed contract role, although it is our expectation for it to become a permanent position after this time.
As our new kitchen and hospitality coordinator we’ll need you to take charge of…
Kitchen & hospitality operations
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and hospitality areas.
- Prepare and serve refreshments during fixtures, events and community activities.
- Ensure hospitality areas are welcoming, organised and professionally presented.
- Support hospitality requirements for players, officials, volunteers and visitors.
Food safety & compliance
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and health & safety.
- Complete food safety records, cleaning schedules and compliance checks.
- Ensure kitchen, storage and serving areas remain safe, clean and well maintained.
Stock & Supplier Management
- Manage stock levels and place orders as required.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers.
- Monitor stock usage and minimise waste.
Supporting the wider charity
- Provide operational and administrative support during quieter periods and throughout the off-season.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support events, activities and community programmes.
- Contribute to the smooth running and continued development of The Hand Stadium.
About you.
We're looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, approachable and customer-focused.
- Organised and able to work independently.
- Reliable, proactive and takes pride in their work.
- Flexible and willing to support the wider team when needed.
- Positive, enthusiastic and excited to be part of a growing organisation.
Essential requirements
Our kitchen and hospitality coordinator needs to:
- Have experience working within a kitchen, café, catering or busy hospitality environment.
- A good understanding of food hygiene and safe working practices.
- Have strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
Flexible working is essential!
Currently, this role is expected to require approximately 15 hours per week. It also relies upon flexibility around fixtures, site events and seasonal demands.
The successful candidate must be available for:
- Saturday fixtures.
- Sunday fixtures when scheduled.
- Midweek evening fixtures throughout the football season.
Additional hours may be available during tournaments, events and other busy periods.
Desirable
Ideally, you will also have
- Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above).
- Experience managing stock and placing orders.
- Experience working within a sports, leisure, charity or community environment.
Why is this job different?
At The North Somerset Sports Foundation we know that your job should mean more.
We offer
- A job that makes a real difference to the local community.
- The opportunity to join a passionate and supportive team.
- Free Gym Lab membership.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Opportunities to grow as the organisation develops.
- A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
If you're looking for more than just a hospitality role and want to be part of an organisation that is making a genuine difference in the community, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.
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Safeguarding.
The North Somerset Sports Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive and positive environment.
We operate a safer recruitment process and all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references and Enhanced DBS clearance.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
The North Somerset Sports Foundation is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring fair and equal opportunities throughout our recruitment process and employment practices.
We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and strengthens the communities we serve.
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free fitness classes
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
