Catering Duty Manager

35 hours per week on a Monday to Sunday shift rota

Do you savour the taste of excellence?

If you’re passionate about producing deliciously tasting, beautifully presented food and delivering exceptional customer service that exceeds customers’ expectations then you’ll fit right in with the team at the Visitors Centre Café.

As Catering Duty Manager, you’ll head up our friendly, outgoing food and beverage team where your professional approach along with creativity and flair will help you build relationships and achieve our commercial objectives. You’ll help to deliver our customer promise of satisfying our customers at every opportunity you get, through your passion and ability to deliver exceptional service.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar environment would be desirable along with the ability to remain calm under pressure during busy periods

• Knowledge of food safety practices and procedures. Level 3 Food & Hygiene Certificate preferable

• Strong hospitality skills with a focus on visitor satisfaction

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends

• Ability to accurately track catering supplies, manage stock levels, and raise and follow up on purchase orders as needed

At Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, we value our employees, and we’ll invest in your learning and development to ensure our values are always met. The ideal candidate will assist in various catering operations, ensuring seamless service and customer satisfaction.

Why it is great to work for us

Competitive pay, excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave allowance plus a great benefits package are just some of the key highlights of working with us.

Our benefits include:

• Health screening: free medical check- up (after successful probation period) and you have the option to purchase a more comprehensive one

• Health Cash Plan

• Dental Cover Plan

• Season ticket loan

• Bicycle purchase scheme: If you travel to work or use one for work you can buy one through the Authority at a significant discount and pay through deductions from your pay. It may also have favourable tax treatment as part of a Green Transport Scheme

• Staff discounts Up to 25% off food and beverage at cafés. Up to 50% off stays at our campsites. Free weekday golf, discount for weekends. 10% off in our chandleries. 40% off activities at our sporting venues

This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in the catering industry to gain valuable experience.  Join our team and be part of creating exceptional catering experiences!

If you feel that you have the right blend of skills for this role, please complete an application form return it to: jobs@leevalleypark.org.uk

Closing date:  9 April 2025