Assistant Logistics Beverage Manager - The Excel

Assistant Logistics Beverage Manager

ExCeL London, the home of world leading events is enjoying a period of significant growth and is set to become Europe’s largest connected convention centre with the opening of a new extension in Autumn 2024, increasing capacity by 25%. To support this exciting expansion, we’re growing our world class hospitality team that will help to deliver over 400 leading industry events every year. ExCeL London Hospitality caters for the biggest, most influential events in the UK, from executive meetings to large scale conferences and exhibitions. We boast a highly trained team of managers, chefs and waiting staff, who ensure our customers receive the best possible service.

Overall purpose of the role:

The Assistant Logistics Beverage Manager will be running the cellar day to day logistics operation for every Conference and Event function within the venue. Reporting to the Beverage Logistics Manager and Head of Logistics, you will be responsible to plan, dispatch and collect any beverage products across the Excel, in the company areas.

We ensure that you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Medicash – Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare – Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits and Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts – up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health + Wellbeing discounts – Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%) and many more
• Travel discounts – Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
• Shopping discounts – Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Free meals on duty
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days annual leave plus BH’s and an additional day off for your birthday!
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training, development and career pathways
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

Who we are:

Levy UK + Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.

In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sports, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London.

We are culinary champions – it’s what we do and it’s what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences.

Focussed on ‘doing the right thing’ for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do.

We have a commitment to being Net Zero by 2027, are official partners of the British Paralympic Association, and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.

More information about the role:

• Alongside the Beverage Logistics Manager, being responsible to run all the cellar operations. Deliver drinks strictly according to paper works and stock sheets.
• Responsible for collecting any beverage post events, clearing fridges allocated for beverage, maintain their level of cleanliness pre, during and post events.
• Liaising with Operation Managers and Front of House Team to ensure the stock sheets returned completed and accurate within event deadlines.
• Responsible for the Beverage holding stock level in the warehouse.
• Responsible for any Cellar equipment delivery and collection, as their storage and maintenance within the warehouse and cages. Promptly informing the head of department of any losses or breakages.
• Liaison with 3rd party Cellar supplier and contractors to underpin effective service delivery.
• Attending events planning meetings once requested
• Supporting the Beverage Logistics Manager with cellar orders, when required.
• Report any maintenance issue within the company venue areas to the Facility Manager or Head of Logistics.
• Ensure the Cellar warehouse area is maintained to the highest cleanliness and tidiness standards.
• Work ahead of events with all departments to ensure items that are required for events are available when needed.

About you:

• Previous experience within a similar role is required

• Excellent communications skills – able to influence all stakeholder levels.

• Exudes confidence, energy, and charisma.

• Demonstrates flexibility and agility.

• Calm and structured approach, coupled with resilience and problem-solving skills.

• Preferable forklift driving license holder.

At Levy UK + Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered.

Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness.