labour legislation
Legislation, on a national or international level, that governs labour conditions in various fields between labour parties such as the government, employees, employers, and trade unions.
Front of house managers are responsible for those areas of a live event venue that are accessible to the public. They make sure interaction with the customers or visitors goes smoothly and professionally. Front of house managers are responsible for ticket sales, any refreshments, and make sure spaces accessible to the public are set out properly. They interact with the venue manager and the stage manager.
Competences and skills
17 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
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Cross-sector
1 competenceEssential skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
3 competencesprevent fire in a performance environment
Take steps to prevent fire in a performance environment. Make sure the space complies with fire safety rules, with sprinklers and fire extinguishers installed where necessary. Make sure staff are aware of fire prevention measures.
promote health and safety
Promote the importance of a safe working environment. Coach and support staff to participate actively in the continuous development of a safe working environment.
supervise event staff
Select, train and supervise volunteers and support staff required for events.
Cross-sector
9 competencesassess cleanliness of areas
Evaluate cleanliness of areas in order to make sure that they are clean and presentable for customers.
carry out end of day accounts
Execute end of day accounts to ensure that business transactions from the current day have been correctly processed.
- Scope note
- Day-end closing is part of a company's closing operations.
ensure health and safety of visitors
Take the necessary precautions to ensure the physical safety of an audience or people visiting an activity. Prepare actions in case of emergency. Administer first aid and direct emergency evacuations.
- Scope note
- Audience and visitors are passive, for active participants and clients see participants safety.
manage a team
Ensure clear and effective channels of communication across all departments within the organisation and support functions, both internally and externally ensuring that the team is aware of the standards and objectives of the department/business unit. Implement the disciplinary and grievance procedures as required ensuring that a fair and consistent approach to managing performance is consistently achieved. Assist in the recruitment process and manage, train and motivate employees to achieve/exceed their potential using effective performance management techniques. Encourage and develop a team ethic amongst all employees.
manage staff
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.
monitor guest access
Oversee guests access, ensuring that guest needs are addressed and security is maintained at all times.
monitor ticketing
Keep track of ticket sale for live events. Monitor how many tickets are available and how many have been sold.
negotiate health and safety issues with third parties
Consult, negotiate and agree on potential risks, measures and safety procedures with third parties.
react to emergency situations in a live performance environment
Assess and react to an emergency (fire, threat, accident or another calamity), alerting emergency services and taking appropriate measures to safeguard or evacuate workers, participants, visitors or audience according to the established procedures.
Optional skills and competences 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencemonitor check-out point
Ensure check-out points have adequate cash available and are staffed appropriately.
Cross-sector
3 competenceshandle customer complaints
Administer complaints and negative feedback from customers in order to address concerns and where applicable provide a quick service recovery.
perform first fire intervention
Intervene in the case of a fire in order to extinguish the fire or limit the effects pending the arrival of emergency services according to training and procedures.
provide first aid
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.