Catering Manager

Catering Manager

Reports to: Operations Manager

Duties

• To plan, organise and control the establishment’s operations to ensure that the food quality, presentation and service are provided to the appropriate standards as defined by the Operations Manager and the Client. To consistently seek and implement ways of improving the quality and cost effectiveness of the service by keeping abreast of developments in food service and production and customer needs and tastes
• To assist the Operations Manager in preparing the Annual Budget. To achieve and maintain the food cost in accordance with this budget (or any variation authorised by the Operations Manager). To produce cost / sales analysis when required by the Operations Manager.
• To ensure that merchandising procedures and aids are applied to sustain interest in the range of food and beverages being offered and that, when appropriate, effort is made to increase sales
• To ensure that heavy duty kitchen equipment, light equipment, work areas, other facilities and general surroundings of the establishment are maintained and operated to the standards required by the Statutory, Local Authority and Company Hygiene Health and Safety Regulations and Policies. Similarly, to ensure that the employees use safe methods of work and that no unauthorised person cleans / operates certain specified equipment

· To develop and maintain good working relationships with the Client contact and with the customers through regular personal contact, including representing the Company at any catering or other meeting required by the Client. To report regularly to the Operations Manager matters discussed with the Client and customers

• To plan menus and order all foodstuffs and light equipment in accordance with the Company’s Purchasing Policy and Procedures and to check and record the amounts, prices and condition of all supplies and deliveries. To avoid unnecessary wastage and deterioration of foodstuffs
• To promote positive morale and aid retention of team members
• To ensure that the Company food safety, health and safety Policies and Procedures are applied continuously and that there are no breaches of Statutory or Local Authority Regulations
• To carry out the company bookwork for the location in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures. To account for all money spent and reconcile cash received and all stocks purchased and used
• To maintain company reports and audits using the company’s computerised system
• To conform to employment legislation and observe the Company’s HR policies and procedures in respect of safer recruitment, training and development and performance management. Escalating issues to the line manager
• To carry out performance reviews with the team, ensure development plans are in place and use this information to compile the location training plan

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham, B44 8NU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Fortis Academy
Expected start date: 28/02/2023