Job Introduction
In this fast-paced and varied role as Area Support Manager, you will oversee the catering operations for a number of Primary & Secondary school contracts within your region. Reporting into the Operations Manager, you will lead our teams in delivering an exceptional food operation, making school mealtimes fun and exciting.
This role is:
- 40 hours per week
- 53 weeks per year
- £30,000 per annum
Role Responsibility
- Helping to create and deliver captivating sales presentations to potential new clients whilst finding new avenues for business
- Supporting the Area Manager in new contract mobilisations
- Ensuring team retention through building strong, positive relationships with internal teams, as well external providers and clients
- Strive for the highest levels of compliance for Health and Safety, Food Safety and Hygiene
- Create an environment of consistently fantastic customer service to all visitors and diners for an unforgettable experience
- Exceed company standards by completing regular audits and report findings, alongside KPIs and figures on a monthly basis
- Providing support, guidance and training opportunities to staff members, identifying any training or development needs
The Ideal Candidate
Due to the nature of the role, we are looking for a driven, adaptable person with a warm and welcoming demeanour and a wealth of experience in the hospitality/catering industry. You will provide support and guidance to our on-site teams, motivating them to develop, progress and maintain the highest standards at all times. You will also need:
- A strong knowledge of food and safety legislation
- Exceptional customer service skills and emotional intelligence
- A passion for supporting and training staff, helping them in moving their careers forwards
- An analytical edge, able to examine data and results, yet thrive off interaction with people
- Managing and assisting in the mobilisation of new business wins
Package Description
At Miquill, the happiness and health of our employees is of utmost importance to us and we recognise that our success depends on our people. As well as a competitive salary and pension, we also provide you with:
- Car allowance
- Private healthcare
- Life Insurance
- Enhanced parental leave
- Company sick pay
- Access to discounts designed to save you money
- An additional days leave to celebrate your birthday!
We expect all staff to share our commitment of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company.
About the Company
Miquill is a specialist school catering business born in 2009 out of a passion for great tasting food – We’re all about providing fresh, delicious and exciting meals that bring a healthy dose of fun to the school day.
Our small, independent, Midlands-based company has a family feel, and focuses on building strong relationships with our teams and clients. This means that our employees, their wellbeing and the opportunities for development and growth within our business are extremely important to us. We reward our teams and recognise their hard work to make sure they feel happy and valued in their role with Miquill.
