Manager Catering / Food & Beverage (m/f/d)

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Become part of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 Organising Committee (OC) team and help us to create an unforgettable FISU WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES.SUMMER CUM LAUDE*
A summer with distinction. In 2025, the world will come to the Rhine and Ruhr region to celebrate sport, science and culture. Up to 8,500 athletes and officials from around 150 nations will compete in six cities for 12 days - in 18 different sports. Standards are set here - where the densest university landscape in Europe meets the most sports clubs in Germany, in one exceptionally sport-loving region. In short:
The perfect place for the FISU WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES!
And the perfect place for you.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for the next possible date for a Manager Catering / Food & Beverage (m/f/d) in the implementing company of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games.
Full-time / 40 hours per week / temporary contract until late summer 2025.

The position is located in the Operations division. As Manager Catering (m/f/d), you will be responsible for the planning, implementation and management of a comprehensive catering concept in our sports facilities and locations before and during the event. We are looking for a Manager Catering (m/f/d) for the following locations:

• Berlin
• Bochum & Hagen
• Duisburg
• Essen

Specifically, your area of responsibility will focus on the following tasks:

• Implementation of a catering concept in the sports venues and locations, including concessions and site planning
• Working closely with other relevant departments to ensure smooth operations, including infrastructure and security measures
• Establishing criteria for purchasing and selecting suppliers and monitoring recipes and materials
• Defining the catering level in different areas based on event requirements and target groups
• Participation in tenders for catering concepts and contract management with external service providers
• Managing external catering services, including purchasing of goods, budget compliance and quality control
• Participating in the planning of special events and adapting the offer to the market
• Managing and training employees, including instructing new employees and monitoring compliance with hygiene regulations
• Creating efficient duty rosters for external service providers and volunteers
• Planning and implementation of cleaning services and waste disposal during events
• Central control of all catering, cleaning and waste disposal processes during the games
• Organising event processes according to the needs of the client groups
• Supporting the teams at the venues during Games Time (incl. set-up & dismantling phase)

Ideally you have the following skills and knowledge:

• Completed university degree in event or catering management or comparable completed vocational training in the hotel or catering industry
• Proven professional experience in catering or event management, ideally in the sports or event industry
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with various internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of purchasing and supplier management as well as budgeting and costing
• Experience in managing and training employees as well as adhering to quality standards and hygiene regulations
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure, even with an increased workload

We are a young & growing organisation in the heart of the Rhine-Ruhr Innovation Hub. You will play a key role in the Organising Committee in the successful planning and implementation of the FISU Games.

Besides a unique team & great emotions, we offer:

• A varied & exciting job with room for creative ideas and your own creative freedom
• A dynamic & growing environment with an open & diverse corporate culture
• Short decision-making processes with teamwork at eye level
• Remuneration based on TV L
• Flexible working hours with the possibility of mobile working
• 30 days of leave per year
• Access to a large network in the field of sporting events

If the personal requirements fit, the job will be evaluated with the remuneration group TV L 11.

We are more than just a regular sporting event. That's why we want you in your uniqueness, just as you are, with all your facets. With us, everyone can be who they want to be and who they are. We welcome all applications, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. Applications from people with disabilities will be given special consideration if they are equally suitable. As an implementation company, we strive to specifically promote women for management positions. Women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply.

Sounds good?

Please send us your application documents (CV, letter of motivation and preferred location) stating your earliest possible start date by 10.02.2025 via our application tool. For technical and organizational inquiries, you can reach us by email at careers@rhineruhr2025.com. Please note that confidentiality risks and unauthorised access by third parties cannot be ruled out when communicating by unencrypted e-mail.