We need an experienced assistant catering/cafe/restaurant manager looking for a challenge to support the catering manager in overseeing two sites that have huge potential.

Further sites are in the pipeline.

Working alongside and deputising for the catering manager you will oversee the operational performance of both sites supporting with cost, stock & budget control and working together to drive sales and implement new ideas.

A massive bonus is that you will work straight day time shifts only - no evenings ever.

And you will need your own transport.

Both sites are close to Gloucester.

Benefits:
• Straight day time shifts only (37.5 hours a week)
• Alternate weekends off.

• Free parking.

• Employee discounts.

• Company pension.

As the Assistant Catering Manager you will:
• Manage day to day operations across two individual sites.

• Work with the catering manager to improve all aspects of the sites.

• Assist in controlling labour, stock and all costs & budgets.

• Train and develop your team.

• Work in a hands-on capacity leading from the front.

• Maintain high standards, compliance and company systems & procedures.

• Deliver exceptional customer service.

• Work to company targets and KPIs'.

Attributes - Assistant Catering Manager
• Experience as an assistant catering/restaurant/cafe/coffee shop manager in commercial customer facing operations.

• Excellent people, communication and people management skills.

• A hands-on lead from the front approach and a very keen eye for detail.

• A solid understanding of legislation & compliance.

• The ability to motivate and enthuse people and teams to deliver results.

• A positive and outgoing personality and outlook.

• IT literate - working with systems & process.

Apply today

Please note: You must be resident in the UK and eligible to work.

We will respond to your application as soon as possible, and please bear with us because we are experiencing very high numbers of applications at the moment.

Penny Cook Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, a recruitment agency dedicated to recruitment in the Hospitality Industry.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• Company pension.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Discounted or free food.

• Employee discount.

• Free parking.

• Health & wellbeing programme.

• On-site parking.

• Store discount.

Work Location: In person