We\\'re recruiting an experienced Canteen Manager who is passionate about crafting delightful meals for our colleagues and provide excellent customer service. The role is full time, contracted to 38 hours per week, predominately Monday to Friday, weekends may be required occasionally as the business needs. You will ideally have a background working within a large kitchen with an ability to cater for up to 500 people over a 24-hour period. The successful candidate will report directly to the Operations Manager.
As a Canteen Manager, you will be responsible for a team of 9 people in ensuring our kitchen and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver a great food experience for our colleagues. In return, you\\'ll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises colleagues who go beyond the plate.
* Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
* Supervising our canteen team to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
* Overseeing the efficiency of canteen workplace, including ordering of stock, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
* Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
* Identifying opportunities for new food or service for the canteen
* Liaising between customers and the canteen team to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
* Supporting and training the team, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
* Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance in the workplace and the team.
* To be passionate about great-tasting healthy food and exceptional customer service
* To have a minimum of two years of catering experience
* To have experience managing teams in a similar role
* To hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 and ideally 7100 Level 2
* Hold a Food Hygiene and Safety Level 2 certificate
* Demonstrate good financial acumen
* Have an excellent communication and organisational skills
* Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill