Area Manager - Schools

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

The role is a great opportunity to work in a large organisation supporting teams on site. The main focus will be on-site support and ensuring compliance with food safety, allergens and food service. The role will also support on recruitment and management of the teams on site.

Role Responsibility

To support and guide the financial performance of units
To ensure a consistent standard of food and service offer is maintained in all sites
To ensure relevant pro-active training, coaching and mentoring is achieved on all site visits
To organise effective mobilisation / retention activity
To implement and/or maintain the Statutory and Company standards of policies, food hygiene, health and safety and take any action as is necessary to ensure full compliance and a positive safety culture.
To conduct site service evaluations, realising action plans and implementing change required to meet the consistent standards
To establish and maintain satisfactory relationships with individuals at all levels in the Company and Client sites
Participate in creation of craft and business training modules to support operational / contractual obligations
Where required, support the recruitment, interviewing, control and discipline of staff according to the needs of the Operations Manager and within the procedure laid down by the Company.
Actively support the Business Development team via food presentations and highlighting case studies
To support Senior Operations Manager in client meetings and understand the financial performance and be able to present new budgets, meal price adjustments etc
Provide on-site pro-active craft and gross margin training to minimize wastage and maximise profit
To attend to and take all necessary action, statutory and otherwise in the event of accident, fire, loss, theft, lost property, damage, unfit food or other irregularities and complete the necessary return and/or reports

The Ideal Candidate

Experience in managing a catering service across different sites
Excellent communication skills at all levels of management
Experience of managing and leading a team
Passionate about school food
Ability to be flexible and pro-active in a fast paced environment
IT literate
Driving licence - travel essential

Package Description

An opportunity for an experienced catering manager or group manager to work in an Area Manager role. The role a number of schools across the Bromsgrove/Kidderminster and surrounding areas.

About the Company

Alliance in Partnership (AiP) was established in 1998 and serves food in over 400 schools and colleges across England and employs 1,500 staff. Alliance in Partnership Group of Companies also include The Contract Dining Company and Class Catering.

Alliance in Partnership Group of Companies was acquired by Sodexo in December 2018 and continue to serve healthy, nutritious food in a fun and welcoming environment.

AiP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK).

Salary	£28000 - £30000
Frequency	Annual
Job Reference	SDX/TP/727852/70253
Contract Type	Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date	13 October, 2021
Job Category	Catering Management
Business Unit	UK Schools
Location	Kidderminster/Bromsgrove and surrounding areas
Posted on	06 September, 2021

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