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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy General Manager with a background in exceptional food catering services to join us working at one of our highly prestigious contracts. If you are passionate about creating delicious dining experiences that fuel young minds and ignite taste buds, then this is the perfect opportunity to bring your expertise to our table.
Job Responsibility:
Work closely with your teams to develop a great work relationship and together to provide the best customer service
Collaborate with the back of house team to help develop well-balanced and nutritious menus that cater to diverse dietary requirements and preferences
Prepare and manage the catering budget, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining quality standards
Establish strong relationships with school Bursars, Head Teachers and faculty
Recruit, train, supervise and motivate catering staff
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and quality control protocols
Identify opportunities for growth, innovation and improvement in menu offerings, service delivery and operational efficiency
Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organised retail environment
Requirements:
Proven experience as a Deputy Retail Manager/Deputy General Manager/Assistant Manager in a high-volume, quality-focused environment, preferably contract catering
You can demonstrate that managing, training, and supporting a team has been an important part of your career to date
Financially astute, you are very analytical and know how to create and maintain budgets and drive commercial performance
Excellent coaching, delegation and influencing skills
Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and able to thrive under pressure
Ability to multitask, prioritise responsibilities, and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment
Meticulous organisational abilities and a high attention to detail
Empathetic, clear and highly effective verbal and written communication
Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective
Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills