Labour Analyst

Compass Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Labour Analyst to optimize staffing solutions across various leisure sites in London. The ideal candidate will have experience in workforce planning within catering environments and a strong commercial mindset. This role involves collaborating with operational and finance teams to ensure effective labour management and efficiency. The position offers a blend of on-site and remote work, with a competitive salary and bonus structure.

Qualifications

• Experienced operator or finance professional in catering environments.
• Strong commercial mindset balancing efficiency with service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Observe staffing levels and identify inefficiencies at catering locations.
• Collaborate with teams to develop smarter staffing solutions.
• Ensure rotas align with sales forecasts.

Skills

Workforce Planning

Commercial Mindset

Job description

We areCH&CO, we're proud to take a more thoughtful, mindful approach to the food experiences we source, prepare and present. We are recruiting for a Labour Analyst to work at Leisure sites across London and surrounding areas.

Location: 3 days a week site based (Leisure sites which are mostly London based sites plus a few outside London including Peterborough and Wisley in Surrey) and 2 days WFH

Salary: £45,000 per annum + Bonus

Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Key Responsibilities:

• Work on-site at various catering locations, observing staffing levels and identifying inefficiencies
• Collaborate with General Managers and operational teams to develop smarter staffing solutions
• Ensure rotas are aligned with sales forecasts, adjusting for demand fluctuations.
• Support teams in understanding and implementing best practices for workforce planning
• Collaborate with Finance Managers and Location Accountants to ensure accurate labour reporting and accountability
• Provide ongoing training and guidance to operations teams on effective labour management

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced operator or finance professional with a deep understanding of workforce planning in catering environments
• Strong commercial mindset - able to balance labour efficiency with service delivery
• Hands-on approach, willing to spend time on-site working directly with teams
• Comfortable working with finance teams, commercial teams, and operational

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