Catering Operations Support Manager

Overview

Catering Operations Support Manager required to support Vacancy Filler's beautiful homes in the Wiltshire, Somerset & Dorset Area.

About the Role

As a Catering Operations Support Manager, you will assist Vacancy Filler's Chef Managers & catering teams in Vacancy Filler's 5* care & nursing homes. This role involves traveling across Vacancy Filler's homes, so access to your own transport is essential.

Why Vacancy Filler’re Unique

Vacancy Filler’re proud to be a family-run business that has grown to over 2800 employees and more than 40 care homes. Vacancy Filler lead the way with exceptional standards in Vacancy Filler's care homes.

Your Responsibilities

• Direct & support Chef Managers & catering teams in their duties
• Demonstrate meal preparation & presentation to specification
• Guide the team on meal production based on order sheets
• Ensure daily, weekly & monthly due diligence is completed
• Cover Chef or Chef Manager roles when required
• Lead training in the Country Court Food Safety Manual
• Financially develop and monitor the team
• Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, and environmental policies

About You

Vacancy Filler seek an experienced, proactive, and inspirational leader capable of fostering a motivational culture in a high-pressure environment, ensuring a 5* food experience for Vacancy Filler's residents. You will:

• Have multi-site experience
• Establish trust and ensure compliance through exemplary leadership
• Take initiative and responsibility, fostering flexibility and adaptability
• Possess proven leadership skills
• Deliver and receive feedback effectively
• Have excellent people management skills
• Hold City & Guilds 7061 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering for the Hospitality Industry
• Ideally have over 4 years’ experience in a similar role
• Have access to your own transport

In Return

You’ll join a family business with a supportive team. Benefits include:

• A rewarding job with opportunities for career progression
• Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes
• Ongoing training, development, and nationally recognized qualifications
• Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme
• Pension contributions & a range of discounts for shops, restaurants, and more