Sustainability Manager

Restaurant Associates, City of Westminster

Sustainability Manager

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Restaurant Associates, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Contract
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 5c475070dc9046979fcf71a9273f05ea

Full Job Description

Join Our Team as a Maternity Cover Sustainability Manager and Help Us Serve a Greener Future! Are you passionate about the planet and ready to bring sustainable change to the world of food? Do you dream of a role where your eco-conscious ideas directly shape how a business operates? If so, we're looking for someone to carry forward our green mission as the interim Sustainability Manager at Restaurant Associates We believe catering can be delicious and sustainable. We're on a mission to transform the way we source, serve, and dispose of food-minimising waste, reducing our carbon footprint, and creating lasting partnerships with suppliers who share our values. As our maternity cover Sustainability Manager, you'll play a crucial role in keeping these efforts thriving, helping us deliver unforgettable culinary experiences with a conscience. What You'll Do:

  • Green Strategy & Innovation: Drive our existing sustainability initiatives and work with our teams to meet ambitious goals for eco-friendly catering.
  • Sustainable Sourcing: Continue partnerships with responsible suppliers to bring local, organic, and seasonal ingredients to the table.
  • Waste Warrior: Lead our food waste reduction efforts and maintain recycling and composting practices across operations.
  • Energy Efficiency: Support energy-saving practices and water usage reduction strategies, making every event as eco-friendly as possible.
  • Packaging Pioneer: Oversee eco-friendly packaging solutions, phasing out single-use plastics and embracing compostable, reusable options.
  • Engagement & Advocacy: Inspire clients, partners, and our team to stay committed to sustainable practices, showcasing our efforts in every interaction.

    Recent graduate of a degree related to the Environment & Sustainability
  • Knowledge and passion for sustainability including subject matter expertise.
  • Confident in communicating to large groups of people and controlling challenging meetings/conversations.
  • Work experience in the foodservice industry would be welcomed.
  • Must be willing to travel and stay away from home occasionally
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrates Compass values and recognition principles
  • Ability to quickly gain credibility with key stakeholder groups
  • Professional, organised, presentable, efficient and self-motivated
  • A passion for keeping up to date with research and national health events
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Ability to manage a busy diary independently.

    Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services.
  • We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

    We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes.

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