Deputy catering area manager

QD Stores Ltd; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading discount retailer in the UK is seeking a Deputy Catering Area Manager to oversee operations across multiple cafés. The ideal candidate will have catering management experience and a Level 3 Food Safety Certificate. This full-time position offers benefits such as a company car, competitive salary, and additional holiday days. Occasional travel to different locations is required.

Benefits

Company car

Laptop/phone

Employee discount

Additional holiday days

Pension scheme

Full training

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of selected cafés.
• Assist with new and existing projects.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Support café managers.
• Carry out safety audits.
• Train employees.
• Perform administration duties and café setups.
• Cover for chefs and front of house when needed.
• Liaise with suppliers.
• Recruitment and HR issues.

Skills

Catering Management Experience

Minimum of Level 3 Food Safety Certificate

Willingness to travel

Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

Are you a natural leader with a passion for food and people? We are looking for a Deputy Catering Area Manager to help run the hospitality side of the organisation. You will be supporting our Catering Area Manager in overseeing the operation and the growth of our catering brands in our portfolio of 21 in-store cafés. We operate 3 café brands across 21 sites, offering quality, value for money, homecooked meals and snacks using fresh, seasonal and local produce. As one of Britain’s top discount retailers, QD Stores continue to expand across the UK, particularly within our Cherry Lane Garden Centre brand, Britain’s only discount garden centre.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of selected cafés
• Assist with new and existing projects
• Follow health and safety procedures
• Support café managers
• Carry out safety audits
• Train employees
• Perform administration duties and café setups
• Cover for chefs and front of house when needed
• Liaise with suppliers
• Recruitment and HR issues

Qualifications/Skills

• Catering Management Experience
• Minimum of Level 3 Food Safety Certificate (within the last 3 years)
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight when required
• Driving Licence

Benefits

As a valued member of the team, you will receive a company car, laptop/phone, a competitive salary, employee discount, additional holiday days, pension scheme, and full training.

Details

This is a full-time position, working remotely to help cover multiple sites across the organisation, with occasional visits to the Norwich Operations Office.