Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager- Churchill Catering part of Vertas Group Limited
26,000per annum
Bedgebury Cafe, Goudhurst
5 out of 7 days per week
37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

• The Role

Do you want to join a leading and award-winning UK Facilities Management company? We are a chosen partner for schools, commercial businesses and councils, providing high-end sustainable solutions in cleaning, catering, grounds, security, consultancy and professional support services. Across England, Scotland and Wales you'll find us putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising our colleagues' health, safety and wellbeing.
We're growing at an impressive yet sustainable rate, with new services, acquisitions and contracts. Come and expand your career with us.

We are looking for an Assistant Manager to join us at BedgeburyCaf in Goudhurst. This will be a hands-on role, with a focus on customer service and leading a team in a fast-paced environment.

As Assistant Manager, you will support the Catering Manager to help drive innovation, ensure food safety compliance and lead a team to provide nutritious meals for our customers. We are looking for colleagues with good time management skills, who can follow instructions, and enjoy working to high standards both independently while influencing overall service excellence.

• Main Activities and Responsibilities:

Support the Catering Manager and supervise in their absence.
Communicating regularly with customers and clients to ensure a high level of service is being received.
Supervision of the unit including monitoring hygiene standards, staff training and all day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
Undertake and lead a team in the preparation, cooking and service of the meal.
Administrative work, including placing orders, stock control and monitoring of food budgets.
Checking and recording the amount, price and condition of all food/non-food deliveries and taking any necessary action required.
To support the Catering Manager to take responsibility for the standards of cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen premises and equipment whilst maintaining sufficient stock levels of cleaning materials.

• Skills and Experience:

Great customer service and communication skills.
Passion for sustainability.
A Team player providing an excellent service across the Vertas Group.
The ability to make the best decisions with Vertas in mind.
Listening and responding to colleagues, customers and suppliers to achieve the best outcome.
The ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation.
Vertas is committed to safeguarding the welfare of customers and the successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings which are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).

• About Vertas

Winners of 'Employer of the Year' and 'Business of the Year' at the Suffolk Business Awards 2021, Vertas Group know that our people are our greatest asset. We encourage all colleagues in their individual personal development, from apprenticeships to studying for professional exams and management training, our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential. It's our team's passion and commitment that allows us to succeed in our mission of "Making the Difference."
Alongside looking after our colleagues, we strive to give back to local communities, be a good corporate citizen and respect the environment. Since 2015 our colleagues have fundraised over 30,000 for their voted charities, in 2020 we topped up pay for our furloughed workforce to 100%, and our Group Environmental strategy is in full-swing, with a key goal to achieve Net Zero by 2030.

• Benefits :

Non contractual benefits

Lifeworks high street and online discounts
Company Pension
WeCare 24/7 employee assistance including remote GP and counselling
Mental Health First Aiders
Vertas Finest Recognition Scheme
Annual Making the Difference Awards
Refer a friend rewards
Personal Development opportunities including Aspire to Inspire and self led learning

We want enthusiastic individuals with a positive working attitude to join our team of 4,000 colleagues across the UK. Vertas Group are an inclusive and equal opportunities employer who believe that our people power what we do. We aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which it operates.

This job description is current. It may be amended in any way following consultation with the post holder to take account of changes or anticipated changes in the organisation or management of Vertas Limited.