Area manager (Catering)
Shropshire
Area manager (Catering)
£36922
Shropshire, Hendon, Greater London
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 19 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 18f6263553c543a2bece363713a97b7f
Full Job Description
- Ensure that the contracts under the post holder's control achieve financial objectives
- To ensure the services are provided in the most efficient and economic way and are
- To ensure that the catering services are of the highest standard, and to make
- In line with policy of devolved budgets, to be responsible for budget monitoring of all
- Ensure good current knowledge of Food Safety Regulations and ensure services are
- Overall responsibility for the appraisal and development of the Area Supervisors and
- To examine regularly the staffing structure in your area and plan Heads of Kitchen
- To ensure that all new employees are properly inducted. To instruct and participate in
- To develop and maintain sound positive relations with all customers, county council
- To record and manage the absence/attendance of all personnel for whom you are
- To represent Shire Services at Resources Directorate (or countywide) specialist
as detailed in the Team Plan.
operated in line with County Council and Shire Services policies and procedures as
specified by the Senior Management Team.,
recommendations to Operations Manager for improvements where appropriate.
contracts and to take corrective action where necessary.
provided in adherence to all relevant health and safety policy and procedures.
the Area Relief Catering Staff.
succession, making use of appropriate development and training programmes.
training policies and programmes of Shire Services.
officers, trade union representatives and other stakeholders.
responsible and to ensure that each unit is adequately staffed at all times.
meetings as required.
A key facet of the role will be to ensure that your individual, team and service targets are met,
whilst ensuring that your team delivers successfully in supporting the wider corporate and
service objectives. You will also be expected to ensure the health and safety, as well as the
wellbeing of employees whilst promoting equality and diversity. The duties detailed within this
document are illustrative and you will be expected to undertake reasonable additional duties
when requested.
Qualifications OND or equivalent qualification (E) Documents
(or equivalent skills) CIEH Level 3 in Food Safety in Catering or equivalent (E) Documents
CIEH Level 4 in Food Safety in Catering or equivalent (D) Documents
IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent (D) Documents
Specialist Knowledge Computer literate (D) A & I
Experience of financial controls within a catering environment. (E) A & I
Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety legislation. (E) A & I
Previous experience in a supervisory role (E) A & I
Skills Knowledge of relevant legislation and able to anticipate and plan for future
changes in legislation (D) A & I
Able to work effectively with colleagues from a range of backgrounds (E) A & I
Ability to develop employees and maximise their skills (E) A, I & T
Able to analyse data effectively to oversee performance, identify trends A, T & I
and ensure timely corrective action is taken (E) A, T & I
Project management (D) A & I
Local authority catering experience. (D) A & I
Proven track record of working under pressure and delivering timely, high
Performance quality information and advice. (E) A & I
Experience of creating service plans and strategies (D) A & I
Experience of monitoring the delivery of service plans and taking
corrective action at an early stage (E) A & I
Knowledge of performance management (D) A & I
Experience of target setting, and performance measurement in their area
(D) A & I
Ability to communicate challenging feedback sensitively and
constructively to improve performance outcomes (E) A & I
Proven record of setting challenging but achievable targets for themselves
and a team whilst performing well against those targets (D) A & I, Able to embed and instil performance ethos in team members to deliver
performance outcomes (D) A & I
Ability to develop and empower others appropriately using a range of
Leadership motivational skills (E) A & I
Open, approachable, facilitative and persuasive (E) A & I
Leads by example, inspires confidence and respect (E) A & I
Encouraging, supportive and effective in managing people's performance
(E) A & I
Special Working A good health record (E) A & I
Conditions A no smoking environment (E) A & I
Ability to work outside of normal office hours at peak work load periods. A & I
(E) A & I
Full driving licence and access to a car. (E)
Salary Range: £32,910- £36,922 per annum for 37 hpw (as at 1 April 2021)
Hours: Full Time 37 hours
Reports to and supports: Operations Manager
Direct roles responsible for: A team of area supervisors and relief area catering
staff
Financial responsibility: Responsible for achieving financial targets within
the designated area of responsibility.
Customer & Service user base: Provision of catering services to schools and other
customers across Shropshire, Worcester and
Hereford.
CRB Disclosure required: Yes - Enhanced
All employees of Shropshire Council will ensure that the Council's visions, values, priorities
and commitment to delivering excellent service to Shropshire are achieved, and that
performance standards set by Shropshire Council or relevant external bodies are achieved.
Main Purpose of Post
The postholder will hold responsibility for managing the day to day requirements for the
catering contracts within their area of responsibility, ensuring the service is provided
according to requirements and financial targets are achieved. This will include managing a
team of operational and relief staff, including training and development needs.