Operations Manager – School Catering - Stafford
Note: Must have access to own transport and must be a qualified Chef.
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Monday to Friday
- Salary: £45,000 - 48,000 per annum
- Salary Sacrifice: £5,000 allowance if you join the electric car scheme via salary sacrifice
- Hours: 40 hours per week.
- The role will cover schools based in Bedford and some in the surrounding areas in Bedfordshire/Luton etc.
- The role/patch will be supported by two Area Support Managers.
*About Relish*
Relish School Food are a Fresh Food company specialising in the education market (Primary, Secondary and SEN schools). Due to our growth we are looking for an Operations Manager to join our Relish Team providing catering services to our schools in West Midlands/Stafford and some schools in Cheshire and the surrounding areas.
You will play an important role in building our company culture by leading a successful team of inspiring Chef Managers, providing them with clear direction and nurturing their management & leadership skills. This is a great opportunity for someone that wants to grow with a successful Company as we acquire new schools and expand.
You will be a direct point of contact for our clients/schools and managers. The role will work closely with the current Operations Team who will offer an abundance of guidance, support and necessary training.
Key attributes for the role:
- Experience in educations sector is very desirable.
- Previous Chef experience is a must.
- Excellent trade skills- Passionate for food.
- Proven work experience as an Operations Manager.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate & inspire.
- Lead by example; does not compromise on brand standards.
- Dynamic trainer, coaching and the ability to develop employee engagement and retention in all areas.
- Demonstrates ability to analyse financial data and make sound business decisions.
- Fully conversant with regulatory compliance and safety standards.
What we can give you:
- Enhanced annual leave, 33 days a year
- Employee benefits such as discounted cinema tickets, free 24/7 doctor, counselling and many more discounts on retailers etc.
- Company Laptop and phone.
- Expenses & Mileage paid.
- Empowered to deliver excellence (Service & food).
- Education sector, so flexibility to work from home when the schools are closed.
- Option to join the Company Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
- Excellent CRM system with the ability and intelligence to identify allergens in recipes and menus.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Comprehensive training package and Support from Experienced Operations Team.
The role:
- Travelling across the region to assist in the delivery of our quality services and food offers, ensure legislative compliance and the control of operating finances.
- Ensuring sites are performing to the company operating standards whilst striving to maintain customer, client and employee satisfaction.
- Providing a hands-on and a ‘lead by example’ approach wherever required to train staff, assist managers and carry out HR procedural duties upon request.
- Leading, motivating and developing the operating teams using your skills and company resources.
- Using verbal and written communication skills to liaise with our Head Teachers and Business Managers, meeting and working with school councils, presenting and demonstrating to parents and reporting to the Operations Management team within Relish.
- Identifying and executing opportunities to grow sales and services on sites with the aid of our unique operating and procurement system.
- Must be a positive and proactive leader who will think 'outside of the box'.
Note - We don't hold a sponsorship licence therefore any applications of candidates that do not reside in UK and/or do not have the Right to Work in the UK will be rejected automatically.
Next Steps:
1) Check out our Website: https://relishschoolfood.co.uk/index.php
or you can find us in LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/relish-school-food/posts/?feedView=all&viewAsMember=true
2) If you like the sound of the above please apply by attaching your latest CV (cover letter is optional).
3) If successful you will be shortlisted for an interview, if successful in interview you will be invited to stage 2 interview which normally involves a presentation and asked to do a trade test where you will be able to demonstrate your craft skills and wider catering knowledge.
Relish School Food Ltd and Our Schools are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Criminal Records Bureau - the DBS check will be paid for by the Company, plus a reference check with previous employers.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00-£48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
Application question(s):
- Qualified Chef is a must requirement for this job
Experience:
- Operations management: 3 years (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
