Group Manager - Hammersmith, London

An exciting opportunity as Group Manager has arisen to work for Aramark UK and our Education sector looking after West London Colleges and their 3 key sites in Hammersmith, Ealing and Southall. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategy, advocating for your clients, encouraging dedication, driving engagement, and delivering positive financial results. The Group Manager owns the operations of food service accounts by ensuring areas of responsibility meet objectives and client expectations.,

• Overall ownership and accountability of operational management and financial performance of the unit


• Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure correct stock level.


• Ensure OpX and waste management processes are in place and weekly reviews are completed for production.


• Champion excellent customer service and effectively implement all customer communication tools provided by Marketing in order to build sales.


• Ensure RRP is maintained as per company policy and that the tariff in all areas meets client / company requirements.


• Implementation of schemes including new products, planograms, procedures, and menu specifications, ensuring they adhere to Aramark guidelines and brand standards


• Work and develop good commercial relationships with suppliers, ensuring receipt of service and quality levels required to obtain the highest financial return


• Knowledge of all applicable personnel policies, labour laws and agreements


• Ensure strict compliance with Aramark Hygiene and Safety requirements


• Prepare and manage accurate projections for all P&L accounts including raw materials, wages etc.


• Oversee the performance evaluation process for staff on site to ensure this is conducted in a timely manner and based on agreed objectives and targets. Annual reviews for all staff are completed.


• Plan and lead team management meetings and daily briefings


• Lead appropriate contract negotiations with client to achieve contract sign off (New business / retentions / scope changes)


• Identify & unlock opportunity for growth


• Develop strategic plans & value proposition
  
  Operational experience at management level in contract catering/ education


• A passion for service excellence


• Multi site management experience


• The ability to manage in a diverse environment with a focus on client and customer service


• Ability to lead motivate and develop a team of managers


• Strong organisational and time management skills


• Flexibility and ability to work on own initiative


• Experience of P&L management and accountability with excellent financial and commercial acumen
  
  Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in Northern Europe. We proudly support clients, partners and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com
  
  We are recruiting this role on a full time, on site and permanent basis with a salary of £40,000.


What's in it for you:

• We are offering a salary of £40,000


• 40 hours a week, Monday- Friday with occasional weekend work


• Company pension


• MyStaff Shop discounts


• Generous Annual Leave, increasing in line with service and the ability to buy extra days


• EAP in house mental health champion


• An opportunity to develop and progress, Company pension


• Free parking


• Store discount


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday


• Weekend availability