Catering Assistant Manager

Job Description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting an experienced Catering Manager to join our team working at Hartpury University & College, GL19 3BE.

Responsible for the overall catering operation, with a strong focus on front-of-house management, customer engagement, and revenue growth

Hartpury University and Hartpury College is a specialist institution near Gloucester, England, focused on animal, agriculture, business, equine, sport, and veterinary nursing education. The campus is a 360-hectare rural estate with significant investments in facilities, including a working farm, an Agri-Tech Centre, equine and canine centres, and professional sports facilities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

What's in it for you:

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week

Weekdays and weekend shifts

Permanent role

We are offering a salary of £30,000

You will have access to PerkBox - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.

We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more perks.

You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.

We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

Job Responsibilities:

Supervise and coordinate all activities within the unit.

Ensure Implementation & Compliance of brand standards

Maintain the company financial system including daily sales, food production and oversee site budget.

Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.

Implement and maintain Health and Safety/Food safety standards within catering outlets.

Smart scheduling of team scheduling and control of labour management

Train, mentor, and evaluate staff performance.

Handle customer feedback and special dietary requests.

Hold and attend regular team meetings

Provides cover at other UEL campus when needed

Build strong client relationships within UEL

Key Requirements:

Experience in a management role working in a hospitality environment

Experience leading a team

About Aramark

About Aramark UK

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.