Deputy Hospitality Manager – Godalming, England

Holroyd Howe; Godalming; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering company is seeking a Deputy Hospitality Manager at Charterhouse School, Godalming. The role involves managing high-end events, collaborating on menu development, and leading a dedicated catering team. Candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, with proven experience in hospitality management. This is an excellent opportunity to advance within the education catering sector, offering a competitive salary and numerous benefits including training opportunities and flexible working.

Benefits

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

Flexible Working

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Free meals whilst at work

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hospitality management, preferably in high-end environments.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A keen eye for detail, ensuring every event meets high standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing high-end events.
• Collaborate with chefs on menu development.
• Prepare and manage the catering budget.
• Recruit and train the catering team.
• Build relationships with school stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Identify opportunities for growth and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Event Management

Strong Communication

Job description

Deputy Hospitality Manager – Godalming, England

Company Description

Title: Deputy Hospitality Manager

Location: Charterhouse School, Godalming

Salary: Starting at £36K

Must drive and hold a full UK driving license

Flexible Working

Fulltime (52 weeks 40 hours a week)

Benefits:

• Christmas and New years off
• 4 weeks Secondary carer leave
• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Hospitality Managerwith a background in exceptional food catering services to join us working at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

If you’re passionate about crafting unforgettable events that delight guests and create lasting memories, this is the perfect opportunity to bring your expertise to our team.

Situated in the outskirts of Godalming, the prestigious independent boarding school, Charterhouse, serves an exclusive clientele, hosting luxurious events featuring fine dining, silver service, and banqueting of the highest standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Deputy Hospitality Managerto make a name for themselves within the independent school hospitality industry and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

Job Description

As a Deputy Hospitality Manageryour focus is to work closely with your teams to develop a great work relationship and together to provide the best customer service.

As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Event Management: Assist in planning and executing high-end events, including banquets, formal dinners, and exclusive functions.
• Menu Development: Collaborate with chefs to design and deliver nutritious, well-balanced menus that cater to diverse dietary needs and preferences.
• Budget Management: Prepare and manage the catering budget, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining premium quality standards.
• Staff Leadership: Recruit, train, and motivate a dedicated catering team to deliver outstanding service.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with school Bursars, Head Teachers, and faculty to ensure smooth event execution and ongoing collaboration.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure strict adherence to food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and health and safety protocols.
• Innovation: Identify opportunities for growth and innovation in service delivery, menu offerings, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hospitality management, preferably within high-end or luxury environments.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in working with high-profile clientele.
• A keen eye for detail, ensuring every event is executed to the highest standards.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation in service.

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.“

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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