Catering Manager
United Kingdom
VENN GROUP The specialists in professional temporary recruitment
Catering Manager
Location: Hertfordshire
Length: Temporary, ongoing
Hours: 37.5 hours a week, Mon – Fri
Main responsibilities of the role:
Responsible for the strategic and operational management of the catering service across a large commercial site delivering 24/7 fresh cook catering services to staff and service users
Manage the quality and hygiene of the food cycle from preparation and presentation through to service delivery
Management of all Food Safety Management System, HACCP and compliance
Ensure high quality service is delivered across all catering establishments on 4 sites
Hold overall responsibility for catering budget management
Support Chefs with menu planning for specific dietary needs following legislation and guidance from the food standards agency
ensuring high nutrition values
Ensure strict Health & Safety and hygiene standards are achieved at all times
Responsible for sustainability management and ensuring best practice
Staff management responsibilities covering 70 team members, carrying out appraisals and disciplinaries etc
Establish and maintain good relationships and effective team working
Responsible for the management of independent café on site
Essential requirements:
You must have previously managed a large catering service with direct management of a large team
You will ideally be a qualified Chef with menu planning experience
Previous experience within a hospital or large University or similar will be advantageous
To be considered for this excellent opportunity, email ASAP with your most up to date CV.
*Venn Group’s “Recommendation Scheme”: if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for £25 worth of vouchers from a choice of high street organisations.