Assistant Catering Manager

Job description

We require an ambitious Catering Assistant Manager to to join our Client team. As an Assistant Catering Manager for a worldwide company, you will work closely with the Catering Manager and onsite team to ensure a high-quality food service operation. You will be working in the large and modern restaurant for our prestigious pharmaceutical client. You will require excellent communication and organisational skills as well as strong attention to detail.

Main Responsibilities

• Maximise profitable sales.
• Actively seek and identify opportunities for business growth within the contract and external market.
• To develop and grow strong relationships with individuals at all levels within the company and client organisation.
• Control costs such as labour, expenses, food in line with budget.
• Review rosters regularly to ensure efficiency is in place across the catering operation.
• Deliver budgeted profit and turnover for account/s as agreed with line manager
• Comply with all company health and safety procedures, site rules and statutory regulations including Health and Safety, Food Hygiene and Safe working Practices.
• To report and take positive action regarding customer comments or complaints
• Manage the entire catering team, performing regular performance reviews with direct reports and taking positive action where needed with training and development.
• Ensure the effective delivery of all hospitality requirements, evaluate the offering continuously, and introduce new offers and products in line with market trends.

The Ideal Candidate

• Track record of success in a similar senior role
• Passionate about fresh quality food
• Proven experience of developing positive client relationships and excellent client relationship management
• Broad commercial experience and business acumen and knowledge of external industry developments
• Experienced in leading company initiatives and change management process
• Experience in identifying and implementing new business initiatives
• Experience in leading and managing a high performing team
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Experience working in a standards/compliance environment
• Self-motivated with the proven ability to work well under pressure