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Catering Manager – School

Our client , a prestigious independent school near Ashstead, Surrey currently have an exciting opportunity to recruit their Catering Manager to lead their catering team. This is a large site catering for around 800 students.

The Catering Manager will be a key member of the catering team and will take the lead in managing and implementing an excellent high-level quality hospitality service including deputising for the Head of Catering and Hospitality and Head Chef in their absence. The role requires an enthusiastic and creative individual who can work to deadline and prioritise workload. Exceptional management skills, interpersonal skills and communication skills are essential for this role.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
General Core
* To manage the smooth and efficient running of all areas of core catering
* To ensure function board information is kept up to date and in chronological order
* To assist the Head of Catering and Hospitality to manage the catering of events from start to finish including logistics, planning and event breakdown.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
* Proven experience of working in a busy, varied hospitality management role
* A sound understanding of food preparation and food safety is essential
* Hands on experience in customer service
* Solid understanding of hospitality procedures and best practice
* Proficient in MS Office and related software
* Proven experience in managing staff.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey relevant messages accurately and effectively
* Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders
* Desire and ability to take ownership of tasks and see them finished on time and to a high standard
* A high degree of organisational ability, being versatile, proactive, and able to use initiative.
* Able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks, and be able to cope with competing and changing demands and deadlines
* Good IT skills, and a willingness/aptitude to develop these
* Be prepared to work flexible hours and days as required by the demands of the role, motivating the team during busy event
* Excellent leadership skills and ability to be able to train and motivate staff
* Excellent personal presentation skills
* An aptitude for problem solving with a ‘Can do’ attitude
* Demonstrate real passion for food and service
* Self-motivated and enthusiastic
* Tactful, diplomatic and helpful with excellent customer service skills
* Able to work as part of a team.

HOURS
Hours of work will be 40 hours per week, 43 weeks per year which is term time plus additional weeks agreed in advance. Hours worked are on a rota basis over 7 days.

HOLIDAY
Holiday entitlement is 28 days including Bank Holidays (FTE) and 3 days at Christmas when the School is closed.

BENEFITS
What they offer:
-A discount on school fees for staff children who satisfy the admissions criteria
– Free parking
– Cycle to Work Scheme
– Microsoft 365 for up to five personal devices
– Interest free School Loan
– Access to discounts at popular retailers
– Discounts are also available at local businesses

HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Your health and wellbeing is important to them and they encourage their staff to make use of the services offered to help you live and work healthily and happily.
What they Offer:
* Family friendly policies including flexible working, enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* A fun, free weekly bootcamp to get fit in an encouraging, motivating environment
* Use of the School’s outstanding sports facilities, including the swimming pool, at agreed times
* Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support Partnership) which provides caring and compassionate advice and support on professional or personal matters
* During term time, the excellent catering department provides meals and refreshments
* Free flu vaccinations
* Access to Wellbeing Champions

This Catering Manager role offers a good salary, great work life balance and an amazing benefits package.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Assistant Manager – Pub Group

Our client is a successful pub group in Surrey/Berkshire and they currently have a really exciting new vacancy for an Assistant Manager for their site in Woking, Surrey.

From the first smile on arrival to the last wave out of the door, an Assistant Manager ensures all guests have a positive dining experience. They are fun, professional and full of dedicated staff who are passionate about people and proud to deliver great food and drink.

We are recruiting for career-focused and enthusiastic Hospitality Professionals who want to work for a motivating, challenging and ever-evolving company. You would preferably have had experience in a food-led pub, restaurant or hotel operation and have a current driving license.

The company’s success has been built through its people. They provide a culture where everyone is given the opportunity to meet their potential, and develop their behaviours, skills and knowledge through their training. Developing leadership competencies that enable individuals to grow, is how they are able to deliver their high standards of food and drink service. This is your opportunity to be part of a passionate team, creating a fun and enjoyable working environment!

Excellent Benefits:
-Excellent training and professional development, including achieving a L5 Management Diploma, up to L4 Health & Safety,
-L4 Food Safety, Personal Licence
-Focussed career development with guaranteed opportunities for progression to General Manager and flexibility to move within the group
-Thoughtful shift patterns for that work/life balance – 5 x 9 hour shifts
-Mental Health and Wellbeing champions and support at each site
-Book your birthday off – guaranteed
-Employee of the month – win a £50 voucher
-Refer a Chef incentive – earn yourself £s
-Paid Overtime if you want it
-Pension contributions and 28 days holiday pay, plus long- service gifts and treats
-50% off food when visiting one of their 10 sites, meals whilst on duty, team building events, inspiring industry days out, trips to vinyards, Taste of London tickets, annual staff party and awards ceremony – celebrate success!

This Assistant Manager position offers a competitive salary package where the first year is guaranteed!

If you are a career focused and enthusiastic hospitality professional looking for a new opportunity then this Assistant Manager role could be the next step for you.

*Also recruiting for Assistant Managers for other sites in the Surrey/Berkshire areas*

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Clubhouse Manager – Golf Club

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clubhouse Operations Manager to join the team at our client’s fantastic golf complex.

As the Clubhouse Manager you will be skilled in providing a first class customer experience
and will be both passionate and knowledgeable about the food and beverage industry.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Clubhouse Operations Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the food and beverage service and to oversee some aspects of the business
of the club. This will include managing the front of house and kitchen team, planning, budgeting, and marketing to ensure the needs of their customers are met.

Requirements:
* Provide a high-quality customer experience
* Take ownership for the clubhouse’s P&L and help drive revenue and profit
* Create a first class service driven culture within the staff
* Provide a modern inventive food and beverage offering which meets the needs of their customers
* Help build a strong sense of community with our customers
* Assist in clubhouse related projects to improve the facilities and services
* Operate the facility in a safe and hygienic manner in line with current legislation
* Assist the General Manager to ensure the smooth running of the day to day operations.
* Personal licensee holder
* First Aid Certificate
* Level 3 Food Hygiene
* Cellar Management
* Candidates must have a minimum of three years management experience, within the hospitality industry.
* Golf knowledge is preferred but not essential.

Benefits:
-Competitive salary
-Personal development
-Free car parking
-Free golf

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity where you can really make your mark and be part of a great team then this Clubhouse Operations Manager position could be the role for you.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Duty Manager – Private Members Club

If you’re looking for a full-time hospitality role in Woking, read on! We are helping a Woking-based establishment find a Duty Manager, and the role comes with a salary of £24,000 p/a. The position is based on 40 hours a week, straight shifts.

You will be working as part of a catering team in a private members club in a beautiful location on the outskirts of Woking. You will be working with the Clubhouse Manager to assist with the bar and catering facilities.

In your first week as Duty Manager, you should expect to undertake the following:
●Helping with the daily smooth running of the bar, restaurant and function room, and preparing and managing functions
●Ensuring that all opening and closing procedures are adhered to, maintaining strict security of the premises
●Supervising and training staff
●Cash handling, cellar and stock management

This hospitality and customer service role will suit candidates with front of house catering or hospitality management experience. Excellent food and beverage and customer service skills are prerequisites, as is an inclusive and collaborative approach.

Previous experience within the Food & Beverage sector is essential, and experience or knowledge of the golf industry would be a distinct advantage. This Duty Manager position is offered with a favourable salary and some excellent company benefits.

If you’re looking for a new Food & Beverage Management opportunity within a lovely working environment, with a good work life balance, please apply today for this Duty Manager job in Woking.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk