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Location

Banbury, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom

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Job description

THE VACANCY

The ideal candidate should have a flair for front of house delivery,
with a keen eye for detail and an ability to communicate with a wide
range of people (pupils, parents, staff, guests etc)

You will be working with the Catering team to achieve operational
goals and standards, to work in collaboration with the Catering
Manager to deliver a high-quality service.

You will also be responsible for overseeing the smooth running of the
Catering department in the absence of the Catering Manager or
Senior Chefs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To work with the catering manager in the cohesive provision
of catering and hospitality services for the School
• Joint responsibility for the management of staff within the
catering department and any of the function rooms
• To represent the catering manager when necessary and to
attend meetings in their absence
• To implement random Hygiene, Health and Safety spot
checks in all areas of the catering department and to report
to the catering manager any action that may be required
• To ensure that all working practices conform to the
standards set by the catering manager and adhere to
legislation
• To process invoice data and complete related paperwork
• To complete the costing comparison and update suppliers
sheets
• To assist with the maintenance of all staff records including
training, annual leave and sickness
• To be involved with the recruitment, selection, induction
and initial training of new staff
• To oversee functions held either in the evening or
weekend as required, and to secure the department
and occasionally the building
• To complete function costings for the catering
manager as required.
• To assist with stock taking for both foods and liquor
• To be on duty / on call when necessary should any
problems arise within the department and to deal
with as necessary in the catering managers absence
• To supervise and assist the general assistants in the
daily work routine
• Supervising a team to ensure the successful delivery
of internal and external events
• Liaising with clients and maintaining excellent
relationships
• Identifying and developing opportunities for
improvements in customer/client satisfaction and
revenue
• Implementing Health & Safety, COSHH training.

KEY INFORMATION

Start Date: ASAP
Accountable to: Catering Manager
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £27,000 Dependent on experience

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Hospitality and Functions
Manager
• Has a passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• Hands on experience in customer service or sales
• Solid understanding of hospitality procedures and best
practices
• Outstanding communications (verbal and written) and
interpersonal skills
• Able to work on own initiative
• Problem solving aptitude
• Well organized and thorough in your approach to work
• Have an enthusiastic, flexible approach and the ability
to work as part of a team in a busy and demanding
environment
• IT literate and confident using Microsoft Word, Excel
and Outlook
• Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH and Food Legislation.
Desirable:
• A professional hospitality management qualification e.g.
Bsc/BA Hospitality Management
• Qualified to the minimum of intermediate Food Hygiene
Certificate
• Previous experience of working in a school or similar
environment.

BENEFITS

• Enrolment in the School's defined contribution pension
scheme
• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Tea, coffee and lunch provided during working hours
• Free parking on site
• Access at no charge to the School's sporting, swimming
and fitness facilities, including gym and tennis courts
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Strong, supportive staff community with a school counsellor
available
• Opportunities for continuous professional
development

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role please complete the Bloxham School support
staff application form. Applications will be assessed upon receipt,
and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the
closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
For further information please visit the Bloxham School website. If
you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on 01295
724379 or at [email protected].
We look forward to receiving your application.

SAFEGUARDING

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to
share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening
appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and
the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out
online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be
required to provide details of their online profile, including social
media account names/handles, as part of their application.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:
The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and
safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom
s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The
post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance
with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the
course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder
becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or
welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to
the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare
all convictions and cautions on a self- declaration form in advance
of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless
they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess
their suitability to work with children.

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Salary

£27k per annum