Catering Lead
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £55000/annum
CATERING LEAD
Salary: Up to £55,000
Working Hours: Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week (Mon – Fri)
Location: Cheltenham
Excellent Company benefits including Contributory Pension
As a leading Facilities Management company, G4S FM improves the lives of millions of people across the UK and Ireland by creating productive, safe and smooth working environments. We support the efficient delivery of front line services in critical environments for the private sector, national and local government agencies.
At G4S FM our expertise in sectors such as defence, courts and hospitals is second to none. Our success is underpinned by the way we attract, develop and engage with our people, as well as the culture and values that shape the way we work and how our colleagues carry out their roles. Our values are integral to everything we do. We act with integrity and respect. We are passionate about safety, security and service excellence and we achieve this through innovation and teamwork. We are a sustainable, ethical business and this is key to the ongoing success of G4S FM.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Catering Lead to join our team based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm.
Responsibilities:
Operation of Catering providing an on Budget service meeting the contractual KPI’s.
Ensure operations conform to all legislation e.g. Food Safety, HACCP, COSHH Allergens H&S.
Ongoing development of Saffron on site to deliver robust MI systems.
Develop relationships within the PFI contract to ensure best practice and seamless service delivery.
Day to day input for operations ensuring continuous improvement and P&L targets are met.
Recruitment of catering teams with the soft services manager and development of the staff teams.
Build and maintain professional relationships that will aid contract retention/extension.
To ensure all standards of food preparation and service are established, maintained and achieved.
To ensure all agreed service and financial objectives are met in line with expectations.
Ensure that all Managers, Head Chef, Supervisors and their teams are constantly aware of the changing needs of their customers and adopt menus and style of service that meet those needs.
Prepare and present financial and operational information within agreed time scales.
To control and achieve financial targets whilst maximising all commercial opportunities.
Identify and plan workforce needs. Develop personnel to meet staffing and succession needs.
Coordinate personnel appraisals and develop employees within a positive environment.
Induct, train and coach employees
Accountable for innovation and continuous improvement within the catering service.
Drive forward the focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; support the wider CSR initiatives.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Essential Criteria:
One or more of the following or equivalent qualifications: HND, City and Guilds 706/1 and 2, NVQ level 2 and 3 and possess a level 2 food safety certificate.
Management knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety.
Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
Experience in creating, leading, coaching and mentoring operational teams.
Strategic standpoint with a desire to drive innovation.
Desirable Criteria:
IOSH and CIEH qualifications or equivalent.
Proven experience of managing franchised catering outlets.
Benefits:
While working for G4S, you are entitled to a number of benefits and offers from G4S partners and other organisations, from employee assistance provided through WeCare, to RAC cover and so much more, including the below;
Progression, training and development catered to you.
Charity work
Refer A Friend incentives
Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
Subsidised healthcare plan.
Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving.
Confidential Counselling Services
24/7 support specialising in health and medical
Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.
Due to the nature of the business DV clearance will be required to fulfil this role, please be advised that this can be a prolonged process
More Information
- Address Cheltenham, London
