To comply with Football Queensland regulations, it is a requirement that we provide a canteen on home game days.
In recent years, we have been fortunate to have dedicated volunteers running our canteen, providing snacks and drinks on training days and more substantial offerings on game day. However, this year, despite reaching out through various communication channels, we have been unable to secure volunteer support for the canteen. As a result, we were willing to introduce a paid position for the role of canteen manager, but this approach has also been unsuccessful.
It’s worth noting that no other committee member, coach, or manager is paid for their time at the club. All of the work done by volunteers is done out of a desire to see the club succeed. While it’s never ideal to have to spend money on a role that was previously filled by volunteers, we are willing to pay someone for the canteen manager role if needed, so that we have an operational canteen.
While we search for a full-time canteen manager, we still require volunteers to assist on game days. To ensure coverage, we will nominate teams for each home game to help out. We appreciate everyone’s support in keeping our canteen running smoothly. Please click the link to our website to read more about this issue.
Full time canteen manager—specific duties include:
- Menu planning: The manager will be responsible for planning a basic menu for training and game day that has several preferences for ‘most’ customers while ensuring that it fits within the budget.
- Food ordering and inventory management: The manager will be responsible for ordering food and supplies, as well as tracking inventory and ensuring that there is always enough food on hand to meet demand.
- Food preparation and service: The manager will oversee any volunteers and ensure that all food is prepared safely and served in a timely manner.
- Customer service: The manager will be responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere and providing a friendly service to all customers, including players, parents, and guests.
- Volunteer management: The manager will supervise all volunteers, including those people cooking or handling sales.
- Budget management: The manager will be responsible for creating a budget and tracking expenses to ensure that the canteen operates within its financial means.
- Health and safety compliance: The manager will be responsible for ensuring that the canteen complies with all health and safety regulations, including food hygiene.
Reach out to the club on 0428 059 855 if this role interests you.