Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 07:00 - 15:30
Temporary position for 9-12 months, starting from July
As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Work with the team to create seasonal food and drink menus for the site and any events for the client and its visitors
- Oversee all staff, ensuring that the team’s creations meet the client’s needs. They must also ensure that all legal and company requirements are meet daily
- You will be responsible for training your team members on menus, serving procedures, company etiquette, safety standards, and regulations
- Recruit new staff to meet workload demands
- Work within budgets set by their line manager when planning catering operations, allocating the budget for food, cooking equipment, staffing, and equipment
- Establish relationships with vendors and ensure that food and other supplies are bought from the correct vendor, ensuring the best prices are obtained
What are we looking for?
- Have proven and extensive experience in the management of contract catering operations and teams
- You need to possess a Level 3 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent
- You should have proven leadership skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team
- Experienced in building relationships with clients and staff, ensuring that the client’s expectations are met every day
- Can work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing demands is crucial
The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
- Must have the Right to Work in the UK
- Understand financial management, budgeting, and cost control
- Excellent customer service skills are essential
- Can handle complex situations and find practical solutions
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Good time-management and organisational abilities
- Competent with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel
- While not always mandatory, having a food hygiene certificate (Level 3) is advantageous