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Manager:in Catering / Food & Beverage (m/w/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 period from 04 June to 31 August 2025 for a
 
Consultant Food & Beverage (m/f/d)
 
In freelance work (fee-for-service contract) for the implementing company of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games
temporary contract from 04.06 to 31.08.2025
 
The position is located in the Operations department. As a Consultant Food & Beverage (m/f/d) you will work across all locations. We are primarily looking for candidates with a focus on public catering and catering infrastructure as well as HACCP concepts and communication with authorities.

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

Public Catering
  • Unterstützung bei der Entwicklung und Organisation eines praxisorientierten Cateringkonzepts für das öffentliche Publikum (= Zuschauer)
  • Fokus auf den Abstimmungsprozess mit bestehenden Dienstleistern, um diese in das Konzept zu integrieren und neue Partner zu akquirieren inkl. Abstimmung hinsichtlich der erforderlichen Infrastruktur sowie dem Speisen- und Getränkeangebot
  • Analyse von Markttrends
  • Festlegung von Budget- und Preisstrategien
  • Enge Zusammenarbeit mit internen Teams (FNB-Manager, Head of Venue Management, Technoiogy) und externen Dienstleistern, um ein passgenaues Angebot zu realisieren
HACCP
  • Unterstützung bzw. Überprüfung der HACCP-Konzepte der Catering Dienstleister
  • Sicherstellung, dass erforderliche Maßnahmen in der Planung berücksichtigt und umgesetzt werden
  • Durchführen von Risikoanalysen
  • Definieren kritischer Kontrollpunkte und Schulung des Personals, um höchste Qualitäts- und Sicherheitsstandards sicherzustellen

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 with responsibility for several venues and service providers and above all in the above-mentioned key areas
  • 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
 
Professional indemnity insurance with cover of at least € 2 million is required for the duration of the assignment.

Besides a unique team & great emotions, we offer: 

  • A diverse & exciting job at the world's largest multi-sport event in 2025
  • Direct contact with participating professional athletes
  • Insights into the organization of a major sporting event
  • Clothing and catering during the assignment period
 
Please send us an offer including a daily flat rate - catering on site will be covered by RR25; travel and accommodation costs are included in the flat rate and will not be reimbursed separately.
 
We are more than just an ordinary major 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 origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. Applications from people with disabilities will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. As an implementing agency, we strive to specifically promote women for management positions. Therefore, women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Sounds good? 

Then we should get to know each other!
 
Please send us your application documents (CV & letter of motivation) stating your earliest possible start date by 03.06.2025 via our application tool. For technical and organizational inquiries, you can reach us by email at careers@rhineruhr2025.com.
 
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