Catering and Hospitality Manager - High footfall venue - 6 month interim roleImmediate startCompetitive salaryExtensive benefits and discounts packageParking available on site37.5 hours per weekWe are looking for an exceptional candidate to lead and motivate the catering and hospitality team in the delivery of all food and drink related activity across a multi-outlet operation over the next 6 months, delivering consistent, excellent standards in offer and service. Ensuring a pro-active approach to the business, you will be responsible for managing the department budgets whilst also being responsible for recruitment, training, and supplier liaison.Key responsibilities:To be responsible for the efficient and effective management and delivery of all catering and hospitality operations across all areas of the business, whilst managing the seasonal fluctuations in visitor numbers and associated income patterns.To delivery training programmes and support for catering and hospitality staff at all levels. Particularly around planning, timescales, understanding briefs and decision making.Working with the Group Kitchen Manager to provide a high quality, balanced menu with seasonal variation in food choice which reflects the standard, supporting visitor, hospitality and corporate markets.To support the delivery of hospitality, conference and private venue hire aspects of the trading business.Maximising income levels through improving upselling techniques, developing the evening event series, and private venue hire and ensuring that budgeted financial targets are achieved.To maintain good supplier relationships with existing supplier base, monitoring and managing price increases whilst ensuring any increases are factored into our selling price strategy. Supporting local and regional makers and producers where possible.Oversee all catering staff rotas and ensure these are kept within the agreed budgets whilst reflecting the seasonal variation in trading.Lead, motivate and develop the catering team to deliver an effective and efficient high quality, customer focused environmentKnowledge, Skills and Experience RequiredPrevious experience of over 5 years in managing, developing and delivering high quality multi-outlet catering operations, alongside events and hospitality.Proven leadership, people management, motivation and communication skills with the ability to build, influence and lead effective teams and deliver through others, with experience of working with a diverse team.Proven successful management experience at a senior level.Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You''ll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites

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