General Catering Manager

3 weeks ago

Croydon, United Kingdom Hamilton Mayday Full time

We are currently recruiting for a commercially minded, creative and driven General Catering Manager to join our clients' team at this independent school near Croydon.
With over 1000 pupils on site as well as staff, the kitchen caters for morning break, core feeding, a tuck shop and 6th form as well as hospitality and events (match teas, parents events, governors events etc).
As the General Catering Manager, you will be fully responsible for the running and management of the catering operation from staff management to financial accountability and client liaison. You will need to have excellent financial acumen with a commercialoutlook to drive the business forward. With a team of 15-20, strong people management skills are essential. Excellent communication skills is a must and the ability to build and maintain a strong working relationship with not only the client but the Headsof Departments, PTA, Governors and parents is paramount.
As food and customer service is the focus of the operation, you will have a creative and proactive approach in developing the business and constantly looking at how to improve the overall offer.
Working hours are 5 over 7 (there will be occasional weekends) and this is a full time contract (52 weeks).
- Be an existing General Catering Manager with a proven work background
- Ideally have worked within education catering or B&I
- Have a strong catering operation background
- Be commercially minded with the ability to develop, drive and improve a business
- Have a creative and proactive approach
- Lead, manage and motivate a team whilst working as a team player
- Have strong financial acumen
- Have excellent organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and remain calm
- Have exceptional communication skills with the ability to build and maintain working relationships with multiple stakeholders
- Be able to problem solve in a rational and logical manner
This is a great opportunity for a passionate and experienced General Catering Manager or a Catering Area Manager to join a great environment. So if this sounds like the ideal job for you and you have the passion, drive and experience, please send your updatedCV immediately for more details
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