Food Service Operations Manager

4 weeks ago


Kingston St Mary, United Kingdom ESS Full time
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Food Service Operations Manager to join our team at ESS, a leading provider of food and beverage services in the Defence, Government, and Energy sectors.

About Us

ESS is part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, one of the largest food service companies in the UK. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and high-quality food experiences to our clients and customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparing and serving delicious, high-quality food that meets our clients' expectations
  • Overseeing the implementation of menu changes and identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Listening to customer feedback and acting on it to enhance our food services
  • Supporting the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
  • Maintaining a positive brand image and representing ESS
  • Monitoring inventories to ensure our kitchens are well-stocked
  • Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
  • Complying with relevant regulations, including Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health and Safety

Requirements

  • A passion for great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
  • A City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent qualification
  • Experience supervising a team
  • Experience in a similar role, ideally in the food service industry
  • A flexible approach to working and a willingness to adapt to changing situations

Benefits

As a Food Service Operations Manager at ESS, you will enjoy a competitive salary of £38,500 per annum, plus benefits including:

  • A comprehensive pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Annual leave entitlement
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

About ESS

ESS is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members.



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