Great food in the workplace isn't simply about fuel.It's about increasing productivity and improving performance; it's about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do - we live to bring food and people together.
We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional.
Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday.Come and join our award winning teams - we are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to work with us.
Location: You can be based anywhere for this role as national travel will be required - this is field based with 3 days required out in the business although this varies
Salary: £55,000 per annum, plus mileage, rail travel
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday - 40 hours per week
The Job:
As a key support to the Operations team and Head of Projects, you will monitor and report on key business process, commercial information and project activity. You will co-ordinate projects and support the management of change in the business units through providing timely reporting to the Gather & Gather business and our clients.
You will have an eye for detail commercial acumen and act to make a positive difference every day. As required, you will assist in the development of site teams on business process, customer service and commercial activity and monitor progress feeding back as required.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management:
Involved as directed in overseeing the mobilisation of new contracts, ensuring a smooth and professional delivery of such contract.
Direct involvement with the sales and operational process and the handover of the contract between business development and operations.
To direct the de-mobilisation of any contract from an operational perspective.
To ensure a standardised Gather & Gather mobilisation plan is up to date, developed and used effectively across the business.
Correct handling of TUPE transfers in line with best practice and advice from the People Team.
To deliver allocated projects within the set timescales by creating detailed plans and outcomes and involving all relevant parties.
Finance To assist with financial performance reviews and support the budget/forecast process for new contracts.
To protect the company from risk through monitoring of controls and relevant audits.
Have working knowledge and understanding of business, ordering, people related and financial IT systems
Managing & Developing Team
Works collaboratively with colleagues in senior and support teams across the region and group as required.
Our Ideal Candidate:
Has contract catering experience either within operations or projects
Is an articulate communicator
High level of numeracy, literacy and IT skills
A passion for keeping up to date with what's current in food & coffee
Innovative and commercially aware
What's in it for you?
Working with Gather and Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
Personal Development and Training opportunities
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Holiday allowance
Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
Eye care
A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
Family friendly support
Regular social events and communication with our leaders
A holiday purchase scheme
Volunteering days
Professional subscriptions
Recognition schemes and people awards
Long service awards
Access to some great high street discount vouchers
Vacherin officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2021.
Partnerships, Innovation, Integrity, Quality, Fun
About Us
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
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