Catering Manager - Alnwick

Alnwick, Northumberland
Competitive
11 Jan 2017
08 Feb 2017
Full Time

Catering Manager - Alnwick Gardens

Ramside Event Catering are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Catering Manager to oversee the running of our Pavilion Café and Dishy Fishy (Fish and Chip Shop). In addition your focus will be on continuing to develop the thriving wedding and events business within the Pavilion.

Through the original 1750 entrance gate to The Alnwick Garden, is the stunning Sir Michael Hopkins Pavilion. From the Pavilion Café and Atrium, the drama of The Alnwick Garden can be enjoyed over morning coffee, hot lunch, afternoon tea or a glass of Prosecco.

Ramside Event Catering prides its self on high standards of customer service, which we provide through our general customers, weddings and corporate events. It is imperative the new candidate can support the Duchess of Northumberland in delivering the outstanding customer experience and seasonal offerings that Alnwick Gardens are famous for.

The role

As the Catering Manager you will:

  • Have full operational and financial responsibility for the Pavilion Café and Atrium and Dishy Fishy. Dealing with the day-today running of the business.
  • Lead, develop, coach, train, and inspire your teams
  • Employee rotas and seasonal recruitment
  • Full control of stock, food, and labour costs
  • Provide consistent high customer service standards across the site
  • Drive sales and maximise profits
  • Oversee the kitchens and menu development
  • Maintain company systems & procedures, and legislation
  • Have hands on experience with organising and delivering events e.g. Weddings/conferences.
  • Building and developing profitable business relationships with Alnwick Gardens

The ideal candidate will have experience within a similar role both financial and operational. You should be a Designator Premises Supervisor if not you must be willing to work towards your DPS.

Ideally you should possess a valid full UK Driving Licence, as travel may be required across Ramside Estates.

In return we offer a competitive salary and great benefits. This is a full-time role that will involve weekends and evenings.

Catering Manager - Alnwick