CARGO GLOBAL EATS Strategy & Brand Leadership

• Own the overall CARGO GLOBAL EATS strategy, positioning the brand as a leading street food and event F&B proposition.
• Develop the CARGO GLOBAL EATS proposition across major sporting events, festivals, venues, theme parks and fan zones.
• Identify opportunities to grow CARGO GLOBAL EATS across new venues, events and markets in the UK and Europe.
• Develop consistent operating models for different environments, including General Admission, GA+, Hospitality, All Inclusive and fan zone propositions.
• Ensure CARGO GLOBAL EATS remains relevant, innovative and commercially competitive, continually evolving the food and customer experience.
• Protect and develop the CARGO GLOBAL EATS brand, ensuring consistent standards across every location.
• Work with Marketing to develop brand guidelines, customer communications, collateral and activation materials.
• Develop a portfolio of CARGO GLOBAL EATS events and case studies to support future business development and pitches.

Fan Zone & Event Delivery

• Lead the planning and deployment of CARGO GLOBAL EATS fan zones and event environments from initial concept through to live operation.
• Develop detailed operational and technical plans for each deployment, considering site layout, infrastructure, power, water, waste, access, storage, equipment, staffing and customer flow.
• Manage multiple fan zones or event environments operating simultaneously, ensuring each receives the appropriate level of planning and operational support.
• Lead site assessments and identify operational requirements, risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate build, installation, testing and commissioning of CARGO GLOBAL EATS environments.
• Be hands-on during mobilisation and live events, providing visible leadership and resolving operational issues as they arise.
• Oversee the breakdown and demobilisation of each site, ensuring equipment, infrastructure and assets are appropriately returned, stored and maintained.
• Work closely with Venue and Event Managers to ensure seamless integration of CARGO GLOBAL EATS into wider event operations.
• Ensure every CARGO GLOBAL EATS environment delivers a high-quality, consistent and engaging customer experience.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Own the commercial performance of the CARGO GLOBAL EATS portfolio, including P&L, budgets, forecasting and cost control.
• Develop budgets and financial models for new CARGO GLOBAL EATS activations and fan zones.
• Ensure each CARGO GLOBAL EATS deployment is commercially viable and delivers against agreed financial targets.
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue, improve margins and optimise the CARGO GLOBAL EATS operating model.
• Work with Commercial to develop proposals, pitches and commercial models for new and existing opportunities.
• Ensure accurate costings, pricing and operational assumptions are reflected in commercial proposals.
• Negotiate and manage supplier, trader and subcontractor relationships to ensure commercially beneficial terms for FEP.
• Monitor financial performance across the portfolio and provide regular reporting to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, escalating significant issues where appropriate.

Supplier & Trader Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with CARGO GLOBAL EATS food traders, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Develop a high-quality and reliable network of food operators capable of supporting a growing multi-site portfolio.
• Manage supplier selection, onboarding, contracting and performance.
• Establish clear service, quality, operational and brand expectations for all CARGO GLOBAL EATS partners.
• Ensure traders and suppliers receive the appropriate information, training and support ahead of each event.
• Monitor performance and address operational or commercial issues quickly and effectively.
• Continually review the CARGO GLOBAL EATS supplier network to ensure the brand remains fresh, diverse and commercially competitive.

Operational Standards & Compliance

• Establish and maintain consistent operational standards across the CARGO GLOBAL EATS portfolio.
• Ensure all activations meet relevant health & safety, food safety, licensing and event compliance requirements.
• Ensure appropriate risk assessments, method statements and operational documentation are in place.
• Work with FEP's internal teams to ensure CARGO GLOBAL EATS meets company and client standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Car allowance.
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Access to FEP’s wider employee benefits programme.
• A dynamic, fast-paced environment where you can make a genuine impact at some of the UK’s most exciting venues.