Deputy General Manager

Overview

Deputy General Manager

– Location: ST Margaret''s School, Merry Hill Road, Bushey WD23 1DTRate of pay:

£37,000pa - £40,000paHours:

40 hoursWeeks:

40 weeks (Term time plus) 200 daysBenefits:28 days holiday3 volunteering days3 days grandparent leave24 week’s enhanced maternity leaveBespoke training and development opportunitiesPension and life insuranceDiscounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays and cinemaWellbeing hubAccess to employee assistance programmeFree meals whilst at workCareer development opportunitiesHIT Apprenticeships for all experience levelsNestled in the heart of Hertfordshire, this prestigious independent school caters for 1000 day pupils as well as a small number of boarders and staff and includes not only a breakfast, lunch and supper service but also an extensive hospitality service. We are looking to recruit an organised, experienced, and enthusiastic Deputy General Manager who understands large-scale operations and is willing to make their mark.Job Description

As a Deputy General Manager your focus is to work closely with your teams to develop a great work relationship and together to provide the best customer service.As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food and service and possess bags of enthusiasm.Responsibilities

Collaborate with the back of house team to help develop well-balanced and nutritious menus that cater to diverse dietary requirements and preferences.Prepare and manage the catering budget, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining quality standards.Establish strong relationships with school Bursars, Head Teachers and faculty.Recruit, train, supervise and motivate catering staff.Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and quality control protocols.Identify opportunities for growth, innovation and improvement in menu offerings, service delivery and operational efficiency.Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organised kitchen environment.Qualifications

Previous experience as an operator in a client facing roleHave worked in a similar environment at a management levelBe a proven, hands-on leader, able to invest in your team and their developmentBe naturally outgoing and vibrant, display a real passion for food and customer serviceHave excellent Health and Safety knowledgeBe financially astute with good understanding of budgets and have strong IT literacyBe innovative and creative and driven by excellenceStay up to date with current food trendsHave experience in event catering is essential to this role.Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.We pride ourselves on:SustainabilitySustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.NutritionWe take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.Food InnovationWe offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced DBS check, including a Barred List check, will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional ..... full job details .....