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North Herts Council; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Hitchin is seeking to hire a Catering Manager to oversee operations at Hitchin Town Hall and North Hertfordshire Museum Café. The ideal candidate should hold level 3 food hygiene qualifications and have management experience. They will ensure the delivery of high-quality services during events, maintain food production standards, and contribute to the community while promoting a healthy work environment. This role offers benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme and discounts on gym membership.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme (19.5% employer contribution)

Free car parking

50% off NHC gym membership

Qualifications

• Level 3 food hygiene qualified.
• Basic line management experience for junior staff.
• Experience in conference and banqueting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of the Catering facility during events.
• Control quality and timeliness of catering supplies.
• Provide top quality cuisine during functions.

Skills

Food hygiene level 3

Basic line management

Experience in conference and banqueting

Teamwork skills

Job description

Overview

To oversee the operation of the Catering facility at Hitchin Town Hall during events and North Hertfordshire Museum Café and to provide value for money, quality services to the customer. To control quality and timeliness of catering supplies, fresh produce and food production. To provide top quality cuisine during functions. To ensure NHC gets best value for money produce and top quality ingredients.

Requirements

Applicants should be level 3 food hygiene qualified with basic line management experience for junior staff. This role would suit someone transitioning into a management role. Successful applicants will be experienced in conference and banqueting and working as part of a small team.

About North Hertfordshire

North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together.

Equality and Benefits

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community. Our benefits include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (19.5% employer contribution)
• Free car parking
• Discounts, including 50% off NHC gym membership