Staffing Manager

Medirest Signature; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in catering services is seeking a dedicated Staffing Manager in Watford. This part-time role (30 hours/week) focuses on maintaining high quality standards and overseeing recruitment, training, and personnel management. Successful candidates will have a positive attitude, experience in similar commercial roles, and excellent people management skills. The position offers comprehensive training, employee rewards, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Access to high street discount vouchers

Holiday purchase scheme

Regular social events

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of similar experience in a commercial environment.
• Ability to lead and delegate effectively.
• Payroll management and/or budgeting experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment, selection, and retention processes.
• Oversee labour cost management.
• Implement learning and development initiatives.

Skills

Positive attitude and friendly approach

People management skills

Recruitment and training experience

Diplomacy and discretion

Event/catering experience

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Staffing Manager to help ensure the smooth running of operations at CH&CO on a part-time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week.

As a Staffing Manager, you will leverage your skills to maintain high standards of quality work. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go above and beyond.

Working with us comes with benefits! We prioritize our people, offering:

• Comprehensive operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal development and training opportunities
• A robust wellbeing strategy, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with leadership
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to high street discount vouchers

Typical shift patterns are 4 out of 7 days.

Here's what you need to know before applying:

Who you are:

• A positive attitude and friendly approach
• At least 2 years of similar experience in a commercial environment
• Proven experience in recruitment and training
• Ability to lead and delegate effectively
• Strong people management skills
• Diplomacy, discretion, and impartial judgment
• Payroll management and/or budgeting experience
• Event/catering experience is advantageous

About the role:

The Staffing Manager should be commercially aware, managing variable payroll to meet financial targets while fulfilling operational needs.

The role involves setting and driving processes for:

• Recruitment, selection, and retention
• Labour cost management
• Learning and development initiatives
• Event planning

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CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities for career advancement. We value diversity and aim to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, backgrounds, and abilities of all team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered, and to thrive—because diversity is our strength!