Deputy Head of Park

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Aramark Full time

Deputy Head of Park - Chessington, London

Job Type: Full Time

Aramark UK is seeking an experienced and dedicated Deputy Head of Park to join the team at Chessington World of Adventures in Chessington. This is a thrilling permanent opportunity reporting to our Head of Park F&B on site. As the Deputy Head, you will be responsible for all Park F&B operations throughout the theme park.

If you are a skilled manager experienced in overseeing multiple outlets/sites and are ready for a new challenge in your career, this role could be perfect for you. Having a passion for people, food safety, and profitability is essential for this position.

Aramark delivers top-notch contract catering services to a wide range of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry, and Education. We are privileged to have some of the finest Culinary and Catering talent in the UK working within our teams.

What's on offer:

  • We offer a salary of up to £40,000
  • Bonus package available after a minimum employment period
  • Weekend and weekday work required
  • Company Pension
  • Discounted food
  • Free parking
  • My Staff Shop discounts
  • Generous Annual Leave, increasing in line with service, buy and sell
  • EAP in house mental health champion
  • Merlin Magic Passes

A day in the life of a Deputy Head of Park F&B

  • Support the Head of Park and take ownership and accountability of all food and beverage operations in the park.
  • Lead your team to success; This is a people role
  • Provide sustained, innovative, and continuous support as we look to improve our menus across a diverse estate.
  • Help the team create and write recipes that Amaze and enchant our guests.
  • Develop recipes, manage and monitor stringent GP targets.
  • Ensure our team have the tools and working equipment to do their job.
  • Provide sustained, innovative, and continuous improvement to the profitability of our offers.
  • Coach, motivate, and inspire a large team Lead by example.
  • Take the lead on the training and development of our team leaders, management, and staff.
  • Carry out regular audits of all our food and beverage outlets and always strive to improve our standards of food safety and cleanliness.
  • Plan and manage rotas to ensure labor % is achieved while still providing an amazing guest experience.
  • Ensure all daily paperwork/computer work is complete and that inventories and statistical reports are accurate and submitted on time.
  • Ensure a consistent high standard of hospitality for guests and our clients alike, ensuring KPI scores are surpassed.
  • Ensure payroll is completed promptly.
  • Carry out regular one-to-ones with the management team ensuring goals are set and performance is reviewed.
  • Contribute to the development of budgets, line schedules, and financial reporting packs.
  • Conduct appraisals with the management team and provide constructive feedback.
  • Support the team with operational requirements if necessary.

You will excel in this role if you have:

  • Experience as a Catering Manager in a high-volume and multi-outlet/site operation.
  • The ability to lead and manage a large team and a passion for training.
  • Flexibility and punctuality, with weekend work involvement
  • The capability to communicate effectively across different stakeholder groups.
  • Proficiency in IT and numerical skills.
  • Rigorous standards of Food safety and cleanliness.
  • Conducts weekly audits and ensures actions are followed through to completion.
  • Maintains accurate records of day-to-day operations.
  • Ensures compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and COSHH regulations and company policies and procedures.
  • Managed Rotas and Payroll.
  • A Passion for working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

About Aramark UK

Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in the UK. We proudly support clients, partners, and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. We believe that a career should nurture your talents, ignite your passions, and promote your professional growth. Whether you are seeking a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or simply a fantastic workplace - our priority is to help you unleash your full potential.

All applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. Aramark UK is an equal opportunities employer.

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