Hospitality Team Manager

Fife Council; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fife Council is seeking a permanent Team Manager (Hospitality) to oversee the management of hospitality services in various educational settings across Fife. The ideal candidate will demonstrate significant experience in facilities management and leadership within a highly organized operational environment. This role offers the chance to make a real community impact while providing a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Membership of Fife Pension Fund

Generous Holiday Allowance

Travel expenses paid

Access to training opportunities

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Educated to SCQF level 9 or equivalent.
• Multi-Site experience in Facilities Management.
• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of service functions within hospitality across schools.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation.
• Negotiate specifications tailored to client requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Leadership

Knowledge of Food Hygiene

Budget skills

Education

SCQF level 9 qualification or equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 18 August 2025

Closing Date: Tuesday 5 August 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC9 £44,225.49 - £53,141.91

Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week

Location: Glenrothes & Fife Wide

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resumé'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement

Job Details

We are looking for a permanent Team Manager (Hospitality) to manage and develop a range of service functions within a designated geographical area ensuring a quality and cost-effective service that meets required standards.

Information regarding the generic criteria for this role is set out in the Role Profile along with the role specific requirements.

Hospitality Team Manager

• 36 hours per week on a 52-week contract as required Monday to Friday - Managing a Hospitality Team in the East of Fife from Burtisland to Tayport. The area includes Nurseries, Primary, Special, High School Catering. Client Catering and Staff Cafes. - This position offers a unique blend of leadership, community impact, and operational management in a rewarding environment. It's an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful difference while advancing their career in hospitality management.

This diverse and varied role can vary from day to day and requires exemplary organisational skills along with flexibility.

Setting, adjusting and managing Service Level Agreements and setting good working practices to ensure the effective delivery of services.

Ensuring conformance and compliance with Health and Safety legislation taking action for non-compliance and undertake risk assessments.

Negotiating and implementing changes and variations to specifications and service provision for work within individual units, preparing specifications tailored to client's requirements based on service provision and/or budget availability.

Carrying out investigations, chairing hearings relating to disciplinary and absence to the relevant level.

You will earn a competitive salary of £44,225.49 - £53,141.91 in this permanent post and have access to a range of benefits, including:

• A starting salary of £44,225.49 pro-rata, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
• Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland)
• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Travel expenses will be paid - we pay 45 pence per mile to staff using their own car.
• Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
• Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail!

This post is about ensuring the effective running and safe operations within schools and council buildings throughout Fife.

The Person

If you meet the essential qualification criteria as per the Role Profile, we'd like to hear from you:

Educated to SCQF level 9 which includes a degree or equivalent or recognised professional qualification, or significant relevant experience within a similar environment.

Multi-Site experience in Facilities Management.

BICs Certificate or equivalent.

Intermediate Food Hygiene

Knowledge of Nutritional Standards for Schools (Scotland)

IT, Literacy, Numeracy & Budget skills.

Manual handling skills.

Significant knowledge of Food and Hygiene Legislations and Food and Drinks regulations

Extensive experience in large event or function catering

Flexible approach to work, evening, weekend working when required

Before confirming your appointment, you may be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

You will be required to attend Induction Training before starting in post.

Further Information

• Role Profile - when preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
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• Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services
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For further information please contact: Shirley McKie - [e-mail]