Canteen Manager

Job Description

Canteen Manager

Salary up to £32,500 plus a great range of benefits

40 Hours per week

Working any 5 days from 7 contract on a rota basis with occasional requirement to work nights

If you are passionate for ensuring you deliver meals of the highest standard of quality, safety and customer service the join us as the Canteen Manager at Brakes Depot in Tamworth, Staffordshire. We have an opportunity for you to oversee the day-to-day operations of the internal canteen. You'll require previous commercial kitchen experience and hold level 3 in Food Safety Supervision for catering and a level 2 HACCP qualifications.

As Canteen Manager you can expect a varied role from managing a small team of 6 colleagues efficiently to ensure coverage for all shifts. You will to lead by example to drive a positive and engaging culture within the workforce. You'll have freedom to create a broad varied menu (working within budget constraints) that's suitable for our colleagues needs. By establishing relationships with the warehouse and stock teams, you'll work closely to make use of any additional food available. By taking responsibility for authorising purchases; we'll look to you to provide costing data on a monthly basis including: revenue from sales, costs of orders as well as analysis of monthly earnings of the canteen facility. In addition to the daily canteen service your team with also provide effective planning and catering for events, meetings and embracing celebrations of seasonal events throughout the year.

To join us in this role, you'll have previous management experience and demonstrable customer service skills. We'll look for you to possess an ability to think on your feet with a proven track record of problem-solving skills, confidence to address and support under performance, resolving any conflicts that may occur. You'll have a can-do attitude and ability to keep calm whilst working in a ever changing environment and to tight deadlines. You will be required to be computer literate in particular proficient in using Microsoft Office. Previous experience of working within a fast paced buffet style food service would be of advantage.

You can expect typical shift pattern 07:30 until 15:30 – There is no canteen after 2pm (Night shift runs 1900 until 03:00 for around 6 weeks per year / as required)

This is a great role that offers the opportunity for progression within a large organisation. In addition to a competitive monthly salary, 31 days annual leave (inc. statutory) and company pension, you can also look forward to the following benefits:

• Wagestream – Access to an app that gives you early access to your earned salary and supports financial wellbeing
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Help at Hand - Access to 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy and a range of health and wellbeing services for you and your family
• Life assurance
• Access to Sysco Perks offering discounts across a wide range of products and services – from gym membership to your weekly supermarket shop
• The ability to purchase our products at hugely discounted prices
• Heavily subsidised colleague canteen

To enjoy the rewards of joining our supportive team, apply now.

Additional Information

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you. 

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!