Assistant Operations Manager (Catering)

Why you should work with Essex Food

As well as working in a friendly team, at Essex Food we offer generous benefits to our employees and promote a work life balance. Employees receive a generous annual leave entitlement along with the University’s mandatory Christmas closure. We provide all employees with training and development opportunities for example a Level 3 in Food Hygiene. You will also benefit from our 'on duty' meal allowance and many discounts across our other University facilities such as discounted gym membership, Day Nursery fees and Kids Holiday Club facilities.

Duties of the Role

Essex Food is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Assistant Operations Manager to join our busy catering team.

We are looking for a self-motivated and personable individual who has a real passion for food and customer service, to assist and support in the day to day running of our busy catering services.

You will work with the Deputy Operations Managers in delivering outstanding customer service, ensuring the outlet is ready for service, whilst following Essex Food standards and University Health and Safety and Compliance.

The role will be required to deputise and take charge when the Deputy Operations Manager is not on duty ensuring customer service targets are met all times.

Skills and Qualifications required

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Then look no further, with 12 different outlets in one location there will be fantastic opportunities for an ambitious and passionate individual.

You will need previous experience in a catering and customer facing environment and strive in a busy and fast paced environment.

You will be have a leader with the ability to train and support your team as well as delegate tasks as appropriate whilst following the lead of the Deputy Operations Manager.

To comply with Health and Safety regulations, any offer of employment will be made subject to satisfactory University Food Handling health clearance by the University Occupational Health service.

You will be required to work 5 days out of 7 including occasional evenings and weekends.

Applications will be reviewed regularly prior to the proposed closing date and interview dates arrange according to your availability.

Please use the 'Apply' button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.

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