Catering Manager- Universities

At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK & Irelands most distinctive workplace catering experts, we are passionate about great food and great coffee and putting our employees and customers at the heart of everything that we do. We are currently recruiting for a Manager at OBU - Taylors Yard.

Location: Oxford Brookes University

Rate of pay: From £27,000 to £30,000 per annum

Working pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday - Sunday

At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK & Irelands most distinctive workplace catering experts, we are passionate about great food and great coffee and putting our employees and customers at the heart of everything that we do. We are currently recruiting for a Unit Manager at OBU.Location: Oxford Brookes University, Gypsy LaneRate of pay: From £27k to £30k per annumWorking pattern: 40 hours per week, Mon to Sun

Key responsibilities:

Responsible for a running 2-3 outlets and to ensure that the service and operation is delivered in line with G&G standards, the client's expectations and achieving all set financial targets and budgets. To report to and assist the Operations Manager with ongoing projects.Identifies, motivates, trains, develops and directs their team to deliver exceptional results and accomplish goals and projects.• Drives a culture of excellence throughout the business and has a passion for quality food preparation and taste• As the Unit Manager you will lead, develop & mentor a team of Baristas, Team Leaders and General assistants.• A passion for food, customer service and a hands-on management style is essential.• The position will be supporting each site with the day to day management of the contract ensuring that all client expectations are surpassed, providing innovation and training.• Overseeing GP, Rotas/Labour, Controllable Costs, Compliance for their units. Implementing strategies to control costs. Must Possess solid financial knowledge.• Build Consistency of the offer and service across the estate, continually reviewing standards and processes.• Identify any additional opportunities to make improvements. Collaborating with the Operations Manager to implementing new ways of improving our presence.• Manage client and stakeholder relationships whilst ensuring contractual compliance and adherence to company policies.• Work with the entire site management team and the chefs to ensure that the client expectations of food and food service are consistently delivered to the highest standards and in line with CH&CO food values

What's in it for you?

Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities to keep you content.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme