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Deputy Catering Manager
Job Reference schooltalent/TP/365/1237
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The Role
Situated on the beautiful Moray Coast in the North of Scotland, Gordonstoun is widely recognised as the world leader in character education. We have a co-educational community of over 500 students aged 6-18, who are predominantly full boarding and are drawn from over 40 countries.
We are looking to develop our catering and service offerings over the next 12 months, and an opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Catering Manager to support and deputise for the Catering Manager. This is a newly created role with fantastic opportunities for the right person.
As the Deputy Catering Manager, you will:
- Oversee the daily operations of supervisors and catering assistant teams, ensuring that all guests receive a warm welcome and outstanding service.
- Manage and supervise the supervising and catering assistant teams, including hiring, training, and scheduling.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and well-stocked front of house area and food storage.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety and food hygiene regulations.
- Monitor financial performance and implement cost-control measures.
- Collaborate with the Enterprise team to plan and execute events and promotions.
- Gather and act on feedback to continually improve service.
Our award-winning chefs at the Refectory offer a diverse range of foods cooked on-site, and you will be entitled to free staff meals while on shift. You will receive free PVG status and have access to a staff discount scheme and cycle-to-work scheme.
Role Details:
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week, averaged out over a 12-month period, with every other weekend off.
- Holidays: Seven weeks per year, including two full weeks off at Christmas.
- Benefits: Free staff meals, free PVG status, staff discount scheme, cycle-to-work scheme.
- Salary: Generous, performance-led salary scale with the potential to move up the levels.
Our school is striving to build a team that is truly inclusive. We welcome applications from marginalised and under-represented groups.
If you are passionate about delivering excellent service, managing a dynamic team, and contributing to a leading educational community, we would love to hear from you.
You are welcome to email recruitment@gordonstoun.org.uk or for more information or contract us on (01343) 837837
Join us in making a difference in the lives of our students and community.
About the School
Gordonstoun is one of the UK’s top independent schools for boarding and day pupils aged 4 ½ to 18. Gordonstoun has been the world leader in character education for over 80 years and was the birthplace of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
At Gordonstoun, we believe that a broader curriculum broadens not only minds but opportunities too. It is a belief that’s served both us and our students well for over 80 years and that has made Gordonstoun the world leader in character education. Our curriculum, which is unrivaled in breadth, helps every child to achieve their full potential.