Assistant Catering Manager - Stockport

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Job Introduction

Assistant Catering Manager - Stockport

Up to £32,000 per annum (DOE)

Monday to Friday role - 7am until 3pm however, some flexibility required due to client events out of office hours.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant Catering Manager based at our unit for a premium sports brand in Stockport hosting VIP quests and events. You will be providing outstanding service to the staff and customers whilst guiding and motivating your team to be the best they can possibly be.

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

Services provided are breakfast, lunch, hospitality and events.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Step into the kitchen and support the head chef where required
• Understand and deliver all contractual terms
• Ensure all client hospitality is delivered to the correct standard and look to up sell to increase revenue
• Ensure all products are correctly priced
• Effectively manage all in unit costs alongside the Catering Manager
• Monitor and manage GP alongside the Catering Manager
• Ensure cost and sales records are accurately inputted and maintained alongside the Catering Manager
• All food wastage is recorded and minimised alongside the Catering Manager
• Labour turnover is monitored, and team is fully recruited
• Ensure all food Prepared, cooked, and presented to the required standards and portion specifications
• Manage the processing of food orders, the receipt and storage of deliveries alongside the Catering Manager
• Maintain the cleanliness of all kitchens and surrounding working areas alongside the Catering Manager
• Perform other general tasks to support effective food service delivery as reasonably requested

About You

• Previous Catering supervisor experience in a similar role
• Previous chef experience essential
• Experience in managing events essential

About Us

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:

• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Medicash - Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family.
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Sharebuy Scheme
• Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards
• Employee networks created and led by employees for employees
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment, Health &Wellbeing and Travel discounts
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15%at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Vodaphone discounts
• On-going training & development and career pathways

We're people-powered at Eurest

It's an understatement to say that we're passionate about what we do, which is why we're committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting

Job Reference: com/0210/41352001/52667011/SU

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive, because diversity is our strength!