Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Falkirk, is currently looking to recruit a Catering Manager for an initial 6-month contract with potential to extend on a rate of £18.96/hour PAYE.
This role will be across various sites around Falkirk.
Responsibilities:
Oversee the running of the Catering Department and ensure all events are set up in accordance with the booker’s requirements. To ensure the catering department is fully resourced including staffing, and all processes and procedures are adhered to by staff.
* The management of the Catering department.
* The management of catering rotas.
* Liaise with department heads to ensure rooms are set in accordance with booker's requirements.
* Ensure Health and Safety regulations are monitored and maintained by the team to provide a safe and clean working environment and compliance with industry standards.
* Ensure the department is run in accordance with the conditions of the premises license.
* Manage stock control and place orders as necessary.
* Implement and monitor catering cleaning standards.
* You will be required to plan and organise your own workload.
* Contribute to the development of plans and strategies.
* Contribute to the development of plans.
* You will be required to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
* You will be responsible for managing a budget.
* You will be expected to communicate well with colleagues and others.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ensure adherence to regulations or the organisation’s policy.
* Responsible for handling and processing information.
* You will be responsible for stock control within your designated area.
* Work safely and follow procedures.
* Take care of their own health and safety and that of others whilst at work.
* Comply with the Organisation's Health and Safety Policy.
* Help create and promote a positive health and safety culture.
Essential Skills:
* Basic numeracy and literacy
* HND in Hospitality Management or equivalent
* Organisational skills
* Problem-solving skills
* Significant experience is required.
* Experience working as part of a team.
* Ability to organise competing demands.
* Experience of relevant legislation.
* Basic computer literacy.
* Previous Catering experience.
* Previous supervisory experience.
* Experience of working in events and/or hospitality catering
Desirable Skills:
* Certificate in Food Hygiene in Food Hygiene or equivalent
* Analytical skills
Experience in current Health and Safety regulations and procedures.
* Experience using MS Office packages.
* Experience in managing a budget.
* Experience managing a team.
* Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
* Experience in working in a conference setting
* Gaelic language skills
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please get in touch.