Deputy Catering Manager

Buzz; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare catering service in the City of Westminster is seeking an experienced catering manager to oversee all hospital catering operations. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and maintain high service levels for staff and patients. Strong management skills and relevant qualifications are essential. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate starting from £20.87 with compressed hours from Monday to Sunday.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and organizing catering operations.
• Proven supervisory experience in a kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage hospital catering operations effectively.
• Lead a team of 10 staff including 3 chefs.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.
• Oversee retail catering outlets.

Skills

Management

Food hygiene compliance

Risk assessment

Financial awareness

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent

Level 3 Food Safety

Level 3 Management Qualification

Level 3 Allergen Training

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the effective management of all hospital catering operations.

• Lead and manage a team of 10 staff, including 3 chefs, on a daily basis.
• Ensure compliance with all food hygiene, safety, quality, and nutritional standards.
• Foster a strong health and safety culture through well-established systems, policies, procedures, and regular risk assessments.
• Oversee retail catering outlets and contribute to monthly trading accounts.
• Drive continuous improvement and support initiatives to boost sales across retail outlets.
• Maintain high service standards for staff, patients, and visitors.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Essential: Working knowledge of a production kitchen, understanding of HACCP principles, and strong financial awareness.
• Desirable: Knowledge of trading sheets (profit & loss).

Experience

• Essential: Experience in planning, organising, and controlling resources and proven supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Essential: City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent/higher qualification, Level 3 Food Safety, Level 3 Management Qualification, Level 3 Allergen Training.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality catering services in a healthcare environment and possess the skills and experience we seek, we would love to hear from you!

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Sunday (Compressed Hours) 37.5+
Salary: from £20.87 hourly

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