Catering Manager

Location

Windsor, Berkshire | United Kingdom

Job description

The ideal candidate will take a lead role to oversee the management and support the strategic development of the catering and retail offering within Leisure Focus, ensuring the Trust is compliant and can achieve our charitable goals. The role is a contract-wide position and will support the General Managers and Catering teams in the delivery of the catering & retail performance, service and compliance. The role will require working shifts and supporting the catering teams during busy periods and assisting with any event catering. 

Additionally, you will:

• Help drive brand awareness within ‘The Avenue catering brand.
• Line management of ‘The Avenue’ catering teams at each site. 
• The efficient deployment of the catering rotas in allocation within budgetary limits.
• Supporting the Senior Receptionists and General Managers in achieving the retail and catering financial budgets, exceeding these targets where possible by developing strategies to increase sales.
• Direct and control all food preparation within established and legislative guidelines whilst maintaining the documentation.
• Regular reviews of the food menus to ensure they meet the customer demand and offering, with consideration given to waste, cost and quality control. 
• Regular supplier analysis and procurement where required.
• Work with and support the Commercial & Compliance Manager in all stages of department-wide and site-specific catering & retail projects.
• To develop and review policies and procedures relating to all services under the scope of this role.
• Driving the catering & retail e-commerce product and offering.

The post holder must have a food and hygiene level 2 qualification and have proven experience in managing catering & retail operations. Experience in the leisure industry is desirable but not essential. 

ABOUT US:

Leisure Focus is a not-for-profit Charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It has been established to work with local communities; supporting clubs, organisations and individuals to achieve their sporting and lifestyle goals. We manage each facility in a responsible way, to ensure each customer has the opportunity to access activities regardless of their race, sex, age, religion, and financial circumstances, physical or mental ability.

Our Values ( FACE):

In every role, across every site, our colleagues are the 'face' of Leisure Focus. Together, we

• Focus on the Customer
• Approach everything systematically
• Collaborate to achieve
• Exceed expectation

There are many great things about Leisure Focus. One of our strengths is that people come together from different cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We are world-class fitness experts, ensuring we at Leisure Focus have a culture where everyone is welcome. Our team members are at the heart of what we do and it’s why we’re here. We are proud to have a global inclusive workforce, with team members from all backgrounds and cultures. We are a disability-confident employer, who is committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace.

To apply, please send an expression of interest letter and your CV to [email protected]. 

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£24k - £32k per annum