General Manager – Hospitality – Hertford, England

General Manager – Hospitality – Hertford, EnglandCompany DescriptionIf your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.General Manager Hospitality – Full-Time | HaileyburyLocation:Haileybury School, Hailey Lane, HertfordRate of pay:£45,000 per annumHours:40 hours per week (5 over 7 days)Weeks:52 weeksBenefits:28 days holiday3 volunteering days3 days grandparent leave24 week’s enhanced maternity leaveBespoke training and development opportunitiesPension and life insuranceDiscounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinemaWellbeing hubAccess to employee assistance programmeFree meals whilst at workCareer development opportunitiesHIT Apprenticeships for all experience levelsJob DescriptionAs aGeneral Manager – Hospitalityyou will collaborate with our culinary team to craft flavourful dishes that nourish both body and mind and deliver an outstanding service to the guest.As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.Key responsibilitiesTo work with the Hospitality team to plan, organise and deliver a successful operation of our eventsResponsible for setting up and running the eventsEnsure all events run as per the schedules laid outAct as an allergy championBuild positive working relationships & communication methods with key departmentsTo brief the Hospitality team on all aspects of the business and to oversee the running of all assigned eventsTo meet clients and ensure their customer journey is flawless with meeting them on arrival making sure that the event is as they require. Also ensuring that any changes/amendments on the day are communicated on to the relevant people where necessary.To assist in the development of the operations waiting team, making sure that they adhere to standards set outTo ensure that all legislative and Government guidelines are adhered to, including (but not exclusively) The Food Safety Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, the COSHH regulations, GDPR, Safeguardingetc. within the areas of responsibility.QualificationsA strong background in large scale hospitality events, banquets and sit down dinnersExcellent product knowledge (food/beverage)Experience in F&B operationsA positive demeanour and attitude to solve problemsLeads by example by acting professionally at all timesExcellent communication skillsTakes the initiativeGood time managementSupportive / Team playerGood presentation skillsExcellent customer care skillsAdditional InformationHolroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.We pride ourselves on:SustainabilitySustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.NutritionWe take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.Food InnovationWe offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children. xpwpeyx This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.IND1#J-18808-Ljbffr