Join the ASM Global team at our new state-of-the-art venue in Derby, opening Spring 2025. Situated in the heart of Derby's city centre, this multi-purpose destination aims to be a community hub for both business and entertainment.
Becketwell is a cutting-edge events complex with a capacity of up to 3,500 people. It is designed to host a variety of events, including large corporate conferences, exhibitions, trade shows, major touring concerts, stand-up comedy, family performances, and sporting events.
We are seeking an experienced individual to oversee kitchen operations and food delivery services, ensuring a first-class dining experience for our customers. The ideal candidate will ensure high-quality food preparation and effective management of the kitchen.
The role involves managing financial budgets in accordance with company guidelines, while maintaining Health & Safety and Food Hygiene standards, and promoting best practices in the industry.
You will work hard at ASM, but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave + bank holidays. We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you're contributing to our success.
We offer a healthy contribution of pension, life assurance, and healthshield to support you and your loved ones. You will also have access to discounted tickets, eye care vouchers, and a contribution towards glasses.
You will be responsible for:
* The design and production of high-quality menus, maintaining exceptional food production standards.
* Ensuring a variety of premium retail food options for kiosks.
* Providing financial reports and stock figures as needed.
* Complying with all food hygiene and health and safety legislation and best practices.
* Assisting in maximising revenue streams to sustain sales growth.
* Planning and preparing for events, ensuring all areas are set up accordingly.
* Collaborating with the Conference & Event Sales team to meet customer requirements.
* Handling administrative tasks, including goods received notes and accurate invoicing.
* Managing and developing kitchen staff performance.
* Efficiently managing kitchen areas, ensuring proper stock rotation, cleanliness, and adequate stock levels.
* Optimising the use of all available resources to ensure smooth and profitable operations.
You will have:
* Professional catering qualifications with evidence of continuous development.
* Experience in a responsible role in a similar high-volume, customer-focused venue.
* Strong knowledge of budgeting, stock, and margin control.
* Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to work flexibly under pressure, prioritise, and meet deadlines.
* Good understanding of financial implications and margin control.
* Creativity and innovation in menu design with enthusiasm for new ideas.
* Extensive knowledge of food, including current and emerging trends.
* Proven experience in leading and developing a team.
* Experience in budget and cost management.
We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process.