Assume full responsibility to produce food and to constantly introduce new and innovative menu options in line with Aramark standards
Ensure that all daily menus are balanced and meet our customer requirements
Work with the Group Operations Manager to ensure client and customer requirements are exceeded
Be flexible in your approach and the ability to flex service requirements in line with client requests
Hold full financial accountability for the catering operation (driving sales, GP, labour, and overheads)
Achieve budgeted gross margin through consistent costing and menu planning
Ensure the highest standards of Health and Safety and HACCP are maintained in the catering facility
Manage and develop the catering team
Using Aramarks suite of marketing material maintain consistent and impactful menu displays and product promotions
Requirements
Previous experience in a similar food service environment
An innovative approach to menu design with strong attention to detail
Third level qualification (HACCP/Culinary Arts/Professional Cookery)
Previous experience in Managing a Catering Team
Strong interpersonal skills
Flexibility and the ability to innovate
Commercial acumen, strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
Benefits
Full training and development opportunities
Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra days
Defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance benefits
Access to our employee benefits platform offering discounts at hundreds of retail and leisure providers, as well as our Well-being Hub. This hub provides on-demand, free access to a variety of resources, including guided meditations, workout videos, sleep aids, virtual GP appointments, and financial and mortgage advice
Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions
Opportunities to attend in-house events and try the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)