Group Manager

Harrison Catering is one of the UK’s leading independent catering companies, serving high-quality, freshly-cooked food to thousands of people in schools, offices and workplaces every day.

We currently have several vacancies for Group Managers in the South London area and are seeking to appoint exceptional individuals to join our management team responsible for the provision and development of catering services to schools within group contracts in South London consisting of special, primary and nursery school, ensuring retention of schools and customer satisfaction at all sites.

You will be responsible for controlling and motivating the Cook Managers and Area Support staff for a group of schools. You will support the General Manager and Senior Group Manager in all aspects of the contract, particularly in maintaining high standards of food provision and to achieve and maintain food costs in accordance with the budget. Other duties will include; liaising with headteachers and day-to-day clients, site visits, client service audits, promoting initiatives for career development, enforcing company procedures, participation in various pilot schemes, involvement with the promotion and control of a very successful hospitality service and ensuring all services are in line with Company standards.

The successful candidates will have previous experience initially from a craft background, but also with management experience and hold relevant qualifications, previous experience in high volume catering preferably with commercial (B&I) experience. Must be able to use Microsoft Office and hold a full clean UK driving license and own vehicle, for which mileage allowance will be paid.

This position is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to progress within a multi site management field. In return the Company offers a competitive salary of £28,000 plus a potential 10% performance related bonus, 52 week contract with discount benefits scheme and pension scheme.

If you feel that you have the skills, experience and positive attitude to be part of this forward thinking company, please apply enclosing a full CV and detailing why you think you are the right candidate for this position to tracey.kirkpatrick@harrisoncatering.co.uk

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