Kenny Garden is the general manager for Sodexo at Aberdeen Football Club.
Name: Kenny Garden
Age: 30
Job Title: General Manager for Sodexo at Aberdeen Football Club
What did you want to be when you were young?
I wanted to be a draftsman or a Policeman, but was offered a trainee manager position with Sodexo at AFC and thought it would be a great opportunity, so I decided to take on this role.
What are the main career stepping stones you have taken?
I started at AFC as part-time staff in the kiosks on match days and have been lucky enough to progress from there. Since starting at the club, I have gone through roles such as kiosk assistant, kiosk supervisor, kiosk stand supervisor, bar man, bar supervisor, food supervisor, hospitality supervisor, trainee manager, hospitality manger, operations manager and now I have been promoted to general manager. I have had a lot of training with Sodexo from people onsite and outwith this unit, which I believe has helped me progress. I have also built a very close relationship with everyone at the venue and believe this has really helped me progress throughout my many years at AFC. We have had some changes within our current team for Sodexo at the club and what’s great is that we have all built up a brilliant dynamic which I think will really help us to achieve great things at the club. We are looking to mirror the success that the team has had on the pitch this season and I am confident that we can do that.
Are you scared of making mistakes?
I wouldn’t say that I am scared of making mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes along the way but it’s how you deal with them and how you learn and grow from them that is what counts the most.
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