Job Description

Job Description

As a Hospitality Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the food and beverage operations as well as the finances for your school's kitchen.
You will be responsible for ensuring that the food and level of service are of the highest calibre and that the school catering is among the best in the region. Your attitude will influence your team's daily lives as the person they go to for direction and support, which will in turn foster a vibrant and productive work environment. As well as this, you will not work unsociable hours and you will get public holidays off… including Christmas!

Join and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way. What you do: Manage the replenishment of food and the dismantling of work areas at the end of service. Develop, mentor, conduct training, and inspire the kitchen team. Control the complete catering operation, including labour food, and stock expenses. Manage and optimise all costs that are under your control. Ensure uniformity in the food and service standards provided to fellow staff members, visitors and students.
Manage the creation and development of menus. Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are being followed. What you bring: Must have expertise on cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 100 - 1300 students. Have experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting. Have previous staff supervision experience or line management experience. Have experience working with fresh produce and ingredients. Be aware of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures.

Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy Kitchen environment. Be professional, leading by example and having a positive outlook is key. Hold basic food handling skills certification: NVQ Level 2 Level 2 Food safety Certificate A minimum of 1 years of experience in hands on cooking, training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety will be given.

What we offer: You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families: Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support. Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement. Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services. The Discounts Schemes, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card. Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform. Save for your future by becoming a member of the Retirement Plan A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career, including a variety of learning and development tools. Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit. Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities. Flexible and dynamic work environment  Competitive compensation  Full training and full protective uniform supplied. 

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