General Manger

Holroyd Howe is one of the UKs leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

Can you commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds? We serve more than just a meal in our kitchens, so are you the exceptional General Manager were looking for?

If you are looking for an employer that will invest in you and develop your career further, then look no further and apply!

UWC Atlantic is one of Holroyd Howe Flagship sites based On the South Wales Coast in a 12th Century Castle. We have been established at the school since 2023

The school has a very close place in all of our hearts, and we are looking for the right individual that continue to take it forward into new era developing the current superb team we have and creating new experiences for them. To develop our current key partnerships within the school and our clients to further and drive forward excellence and continue to make UWC Atlantic a flagship site for Holroyd Howe.

UWC Atlantic is a college for students aged 16-19 years of age. Students travel from over 150 countries to live, study and learn together pursuing the International Baccalaureate and an outdoor-orientated experiential education over two years. It's mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. It's vision is to reclaim our position as the flagship college of the UWC movement, recognised for the radical and experimental spirit that defines our history and drives our impact on the world.

The College is also stunning venue that hosts numerous events from weddings, corporate BBQs, and a very busy summer schedule. The General Manager is expected to work 5 days out of 7 and be flexible to ensure breakfast, lunch and supper service is seen on a regular basis.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills to set and implement the business strategy across the operations teams.
• Background in client relationships and have a proven record in building and motivating teams, to meet key business targets.
• Strong emphasis placed on experience in key customer relationships, service delivery.
• Excellent leadership skills, achieving results through others, building loyalty and a sense of belonging in the team.
• Exceptional communication skills (written/spoken/presentation) at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Tenacious disciplined and results focused.
• High standard of secondary education; NVQ3/BTEC/City & Guilds/HND/Degree or equivalent
• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or above
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Financially and commercially astute
• Computer literate
• High level of report writing and financial ability
• High end operational events experience essential

BEHAVIOURS AND VALUES

• An outward customer-focused personality.
• Someone who is personally motivated by a challenge
• A foodie with quality focused leadership qualities
• Confident, lively and outgoing personality
• Approachable, friendly and cheerful
• Respectful and able to gain respect
• A keen sense of how to reward achievements.
• Entrepreneurially minded, with a grasp of risk and outcomes
• Someone with the drive to succeed and keep developing their skills and experience.

There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:

• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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