Front of House Supervisor
ACS International Schools Cobham, is seeking a Front of House Supervisor for the catering team. As an independent day and boarding school, the effective functioning of the team is really important as over 1,300+ meals are served daily, catering for staff and students aged 6 - 18.
As front of house supervisor, you will be responsible for a smooth operation during service, front of house training and development of staff, dealing with customers on all levels, liaising with the Head Chef to make sure front of house and back of house are aligned, organisation of events and to follow all food safety and health and safety procedures.
WORKING HOURS AND BENEFITS:
07:30 - 15:30, 40 hours a week, term time only/42 weeks per year
The work pattern may include some evenings, weekends and bank holidays
In-person, Cobham, Surrey
Competitive salary plus other benefits, including optional private medical insurance
Based at ACS Cobham but may need to attend cover, training, or meetings at the other campuses in Egham and Hillingdon
Attendance of periodic training seminars.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Overall responsibility for daily operations in the front of house
Ensuring the maintenance of service is kept to the highest standards
Liaising with the Catering Manager & Head Chef including ensuring all areas of the department align, making sure all procedures and policies are adhered to
Ensuring cleaning standards are maintained in the servery and the dining hall
Line manage the General Assistants
To adhere to Health & Safety legislation and always follow in- house procedures and policies
To be responsible for the day-to-day organisation of the front of house: working directly with the catering team to ensure the operational standards are consistently high
Find ways to develop and improve services by looking at queue management, streamlining, student turnover as well as cleaning turnover
Liaising with the Cleaning supervisors, Catering Manager and Head Chef to ensure standards are maintained and front and back of house align
Weekly and daily briefings
Dealing with customers at all levels, being able to work well under high pressure and be able to problem solve calmly and efficiently
Ensure that all in house event set ups meet the highest standards
To assist in moving to a more sustainable catering environment by conducting good working practices
Front of House Supervisor to identify ways to enhance service and increase efficiency
To assist the day-to-day monitoring and enforcement of our departmental HACCP policy. Ensuring that the maximum score is achieved in the Local Government Hygiene inspections
Communicate clearly with the Catering Manager and provide them with strong operational support
To be proactive when required to liaise with internal and external clients regarding all aspects of special functions, cookery clubs, events, and executive dining including running classes.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Hospitality experience at management level is essential
Strong leadership and team management abilities
Have a strong understanding of standard operating procedures and attention to detail with a passion for delivering excellence in customer service
Exceptional organisational, and communications skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels
Exceptional customer service, ability to handle high pressure situations, problem-solving skills while remaining calm and efficient
Due to location, own transportation is highly recommended
Front of House Supervisor ability to work in line with the schools values.
SAFEGUARDING
ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employee of ACS you are expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students welfare is the responsibility of all staff within ACS International Schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation. All candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check.
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