Assistant Catering Manager

Hampshire County Council
Full Time
Winchester
Posted 2 days ago

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC619342Salary Range: £24,405 - £25,430 per annum (plus additional payments if working Sundays or Bank Holidays)Work Location: Queen Elizabeth Country Park, PetersfieldHours per week: 37Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 26 January 2025

The Role:

Are you an enthusiastic and successful hospitality professional looking for an exciting new challenge? We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Catering Manager to join us at the Beechwood Kitchen in Queen Elizabeth Country Park. This is a fantastic opportunity to build on your experience and, under the direction of the Catering Manager, lead the team in this modern, light-filled space serving good mood food and the best flat whites this side of the South Downs. Think hearty breakfasts, vibrant salads and freshly made food using quality, local ingredients. With previous catering experience, you will have a successful track record of working in a similar environment. You must have good people skills as well as a good understanding of budgeting, rotas, ordering, record keeping and stock control, some kitchen experience would also be an advantage. You will have a key eye for detail and immaculate personal presentation. You will be highly organised and have excellent communication skills with a willingness to be hands on, putting the customer at the heart of everything you do. You will have the ability to cope in a busy environment, work well under pressure and deal calmly with unexpected situations. You will be enthusiastic, self-motivating and demonstrate a passion for great service and developing people. This role is full time (37 hours) covering a seven-day operation, mainly daytime hours, with Sunday and Bank Holiday working paid at an enhanced rate. Additional seasonal overtime hours will also be available.

What We Can Offer You:

On top of this rewarding opportunity to work in a beautiful country park, we offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package. In addition to excellent training and ongoing professional development, staff are enrolled in the local government pension scheme and benefit from flexible working with regular rota patterns, staff discounts, family friendly policies, free parking and meals when on shift. If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch! To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our Benefits Package.