Deputy General Manager

We are delighted to be partnered with our highly established and very reputable client as they seek to recruit a Deputy General Manager (Catering Operations)to join their experienced and friendly team at their venue site close to Haywards Heath. This role is available due to continued expansion at the venue.

Deputy General Manager (Catering Operations)

Full time permanent role

40 hours per week (daytime shifts only) 5 days from 7

Role based close to Haywards Heath. Due to rural workplace location, you will need to be a driver and have your own transport. There is plenty of free parking on site for all staff.

Salary £32000 per annum, depending on experience plus excellent all round company benefits

The role / duties - Deputy General Manager (Catering Operations)

Manage day-to-day operations of the catering operations of this seven day a week business. Including staff rotas, ordering, planning the menu, cleaning, record keeping and general administration.

Ensure the Company’s reputation for food quality and service is enhanced with the client and customers.

Delivery of business strategies, with the support of the General manager and the Head Chef

Work closely with the General Manager and the Head Chef to ensure a seamless operation

Seek and maximise revenue opportunities and minimise costs

Consistently exceed customers expectations

Develop a motivated and high performing team

Manage Café employees performance in line with job descriptions, giving regular feedback and appraisals

To assist in the delivery of events on site when necessary

Create, deliver and measure promotional activities with support from the marketing team

Control costs without compromising standards and customer experience

To ensure all service periods are adequately staffed whilst maintaining labour budgets

Ensure customer requests and feedback, both verbal and written are responded to promptly and efficiently

All food production methods to adhere to food Safety Management System operated by the company

Ensure compliance with all legislation e.g. HACCP, Food Safety Act

To carry out company control procedures including:- stock takes, invoicing, payroll submission

To drive sales and help grow the bottom line

Key Competencies and experience required:

Leadership - ability to lead a team effectively

Good communicator - ability to communicate at all levels internally and externally

Innovative - seeks out and develops new opportunities and ideas

Team player - ability to motivate a team and support team members.

Experience within a similar role / venue in the hospitality / catering sector

For more information regarding this new and exciting Deputy General Manager opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon - don't miss out!

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job