Culinary Operations Manager

11 hours ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Thomas Franks Ltd. Full time
Culinary Operations Manager - Oxford

Estimated Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum.

We are seeking an experienced Culinary Operations Manager to join our team in Oxford. This is a term-time plus contract as the school operates a summer school with free parking on site.

The working pattern is Monday to Friday, term time, with typical hours of 7am to 4pm (flexible). As a Culinary Operations Manager, you will lead the catering team and work closely with the operations manager to ensure the day-to-day catering and hospitality are delivered to a high standard.

This role involves managing the financial budget for the location, developing and implementing the members' and staff dining and hospitality facilities across the site, ensuring the quality of food and level of customer service are maintained to agreed standards.

About the Role
  • Lead the catering team in the production and service of member and staff dining facilities across the site.
  • Liaise with the centre in the delivery of internal or external hospitality events.
  • Develop and implement the members' and staff dining and hospitality facilities across the site.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of all catering facilities throughout the year, working in line with the requirements of the business. Delivering the Food Services operations as directed by the Operations Manager includes members/staff dining and any internal and external hospitality.

About Us

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion, and style.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Proven experience of delivering excellent food standards.
  • High level of communication, including reading, writing, oral, and listening.
  • Proven ability to manage a team and achieve high performance through motivation.
Benefits
  • Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc).
  • Free meals on duty.
  • Volunteers leave – up to one day per year.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave.


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