Area Catering Manager
Location: Wales
Description: National Trust is at the momment seeking for Area Catering Manager right now, this job will be placed in Wales. Detailed specification about this job opportunity please read the description below. Here at the National Trust, we want even more people to enjoy our extraordinary places. We want people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved with them, be inspired by them, and love them as much as we do. Th! at’s why we’ve put some bold ambitions in place. We want everyone in England , Wales and Northern Ireland to feel like a member of the National Trust and, by 2020, five million will be.
If you want to work for an organisation with a fascinating past and an exciting future then the National Trust could be for you. Our places are open to all and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in what we do. That’s really important to us. Our careers are as varied as the places we care for and that’s why we look for people from all backgrounds, with a variety of skills and abilities to help us maintain our places ‘forever for everyone’. Brief Description £27,916 per annum. Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week). Detailed Description
About your role
We served more than 11 million people last year, from our award-winning cafes and elegant restaurants across England , Wales and Northern Ireland . We’ve 150 of them in total in beautiful, unique loc! ations, so you can see that catering’s a big thing for us â€! " and for every one of our catering teams, who work in catering outlets across our portfolio of properties within North Wales . As our Area Catering Manager, you’ll take the strategic lead for catering within the portfolio, as you oversee the management of our catering outlets in Gwynedd, Anglesey and Conwy Town , to include Plas Newydd and Penrhyn Castle . And in doing so, you’ll ensure that we continue to run a profitable business which delights every customer who visits us.
Full of bright catering ideas, and with a commercial mindset, you’ll look at how we can further develop the business and where we can take it, from our developing our existing outlets to new hospitality opportunities within each Property. From mouth-watering local and seasonal produce to an attentive service and little touches that make a big difference, your catering know-how and painstaking attention to detail, will ensure that your team is fully trained and motivated to deliver an un! forgettable experience for every customer. Through directly line managing the catering supervisors at each outlet, you’ll ensure that we remain focussed on providing the highest levels of customer care. What’s more you’ll ensure that high standards of food preparation and health and safety procedures are at the heart of everything we produce; whether it’s a hot meal, scrumptious sandwich or a hits-the-spot cup of tea. We’d also like you to take responsibility for the financial control of our catering operation across the region. In doing so you’ll keep our budgets under control, keeping costs down and increasing visitor spend.
Please also read the full role profile, attached to the end of this advert. Job Requirements
About you
You know everything there is to know about great catering â€" you’ve the experience and the HND level catering management qualifications (including an Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate) to prove it. Alongside a stro! ng commercial acumen, you’re used to working with people of all ages ! and backgrounds and you love the buzz of being at the heart of a busy, often high pressured catering environment. You’ll also have the drive and vision to develop our offering and position our catering outlets across properties in North Wales as an essential part of any visit. You’re great with people too, and you’ll have plenty of experience in managing and motivating a team. Alongside communication skills which are second to none, you know all about cost control, margins and budget management and you’ll have a passion for providing the highest levels of customer care. We’d also like you to have managed a multi-site business before and if you have a First Aid qualification, that’s even better. With a willingness to take a hands on approach, you’ll also be well organised and able to work on your own initiative. A full driving licence is also required for this role.
It’s about more than just going the extra mile but really believing in it. Every day,! everything that you do will help to wow your colleagues and create a truly unforgettable experience for our visitors.
Additional Details
Do great things for us and we’ll do great things for you and your career. We’ll give you all the training, support and continued professional development you need, and we appreciate that work/life balance is important. You can also look forward to free admission to all our incredible places, and a helpful 20% off at our shops, cafes and restaurants. But they’re just the benefits we can tell you about here. There are lots more at www.nationaltrustrewardsandbenefits.org.uk How To Apply
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Closing date: 8 July 2013
Provisional interview date: 18 July 2013
The Trust appoints on merit.
Short listing is ca! rried out objectively by assessing the information you provide against ! the requirements of the job as set out in the vacancy details on our website. If you are short listed, you will be contacted and invited to attend an interview. We will also tell you if we need you to do anything else such as a skills test, presentation or a property visit.
We only accept on-line applications. However, if you require assistance to participate in the recruitment process, for example due to disability, please contact the Recruitment Team at 0870 240 0274 (option 1) for assistance.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working at the National Trust. In reaching a decision we will take account of the nature of your work, the circumstances and background of the offence(s) and the time elapsed.
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