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Aramark
Location:
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
6
Posted:
23.01.2025
Expiry Date:
09.03.2025
Job Description:
Description:
Aramark UK have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic individual to join us as a Kitchen Administrator at Everton Football Club. The impressive brand-new Bramley-Moore Liverpool stadium is set to be one of the most revolutionary and advanced venues for fan experience in Europe. Serving 52,888 fans per matchday, the mission is to set the standard for excellence and create exceptional experiences for Evertonians.
The Kitchen Manager will work closely with the Culinary Director, Stadia Executive Chef, departmental Head Chefs and Head of Logistics to support with the delivery of our kitchen operation in the new Everton Football Club. This is a great opportunity for a chef wanting to get out of the kitchen and into a more admin role.
The role holder will take ownership of implementation of our OpX system and its day-to-day updating and maintenance, with a variety of offerings across the stadium from fine dining to grab and go.
This is a full-time and permanent position which will be based at the stunning new Everton Stadium, due to open for the new season in August 2025.
What’s in it for you:
* Permanent position with the requirement to work both weekdays and weekends where necessary to manage the retail operations during match games, concerts and more.
* Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra.
* Defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance benefits.
* Access to an employee benefit scheme that offers discounts across hundreds of retail and leisure providers.
* Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions.
* FOOD! A plethora of opportunities to attend in-house events and try out the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!).
Key Responsibilities:
* Implement the OpX system and prepare it for menu creation to accurately reflect our dishes' nutritional and allergen information.
* Input menu data and ensure that allergens and nutritional information is accurate and continually analyse our menu offering for ways to improve our GP.
* Create specification books outlining plating diagrams, weights and measurements, allergen information to ensure that we are delivering consistency and compliance across our kitchens.
* Ensure compliance with all nutrition information to meet legal requirements around calorific values on menus and signage.
* Develop strong relationships with procurement, logistics and third-party suppliers to ensure product quality, stock control and stock holding is adhered to.
* Support with the setup of the kitchens to ensure they are adaptable and highly functional to support speed of service, safety, and easy maintenance to the highest standards.
* Create central ‘build sheets’ for all parties to coordinate details surrounding the sales of food and beverage.
* Identify and offer solutions to GP margin improvement through understanding real-time operation and data sources such as OpX and Aratrade.
* Provide good and relevant data to the operators and business leaders to manage margin more proficiently.
* Offer advice and support with new menu costing for both food and beverage, using information provided by market sources and organisation operating systems.
* Act as a conduit for food and beverage control between our IT POS (Point of Sale) systems and back of house systems such as OpX to ensure a smooth, efficient, and accurate transition to the guest-facing ‘tills’.
* Provide continual administrative support to the senior kitchen teams including but not limited to ordering, rotas, invoice management, health and safety paperwork, compliance paperwork and team training schedules.
* Manage stock including ordering, usage, wastage and waste recording.
* Ability to manage labour cost and food costs to optimize profit potential without impacting service delivery.
* Produce standard operating procedures for all menu dishes, accompanied by plate build with agreed standards and relevant compliance in all areas including allergens.
* Ensure food hygiene, COSHH and due diligence systems are always complied with, reporting issues to the HOC as required.
* Work closely with the management team to develop and sustain a high level of team energy and engagement, focused on great food and hospitality.
* Ensure the nutritional philosophy is present across all sites, with a focus on new food trends and innovation.
* Manage the procurement systems ensuring all users submit invoices and documentation within the agreed timescales.
* Manage the integration between OpX, back of house systems and POS.
* Proficient in scheduling systems and Excel.
Key Requirements:
* Ability to communicate effectively on both sides of the pass to ensure open and positive communication between front and back of house teams.
* Positive and passionate focus on food – a natural flair for hospitality.
* Trained to Level 3 food safety (desired).
* Previous P&L accountability and evidence of commercial nous.
* Exudes confidence, energy and charisma.
* Can effectively switch between being the leader and a team player according to the situation at hand.
* Structured approach but also demonstrates flexibility and agility.
* Calm and resilient.
* Willing to work evenings and weekends as required.
* To lead a safe & hygienic operation, complying with all Company & legislative requirements, driving excellence in safety performance.
At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.
We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team.
Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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