Catering Manager

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Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Catering Manager at our client's London Wetland Centre.

*Catering Manager*
*Barnes, South West London*
37.5 hours per week, 5 days from 7*
£41,522 per annum***

Our client the UK's leading wetland charity has ten visitor centres nationally and a global reach in influencing wetland creation and conservation projects. Their London Wetland Centre welcomes over 180,000 visitors annually and many frequent the various onsite catering facilities. In addition to these fast-paced catering outlets their London Wetland centre has a dedicated functions business including corporate hospitality, high-profile events and weddings.

They are looking for a passionate and engaging individual to grow the catering department. You will ensure a constant drive for results through a positive, dedicated approach to change, working directly with the Catering team to develop and maintain a customer focused offer to maximise on opportunities and deliver on targets. You must have strong financial acumen and be able to demonstrate a keen understanding of P&L accounts and the ability to interrogate financial information, identify trends and affect change. You will have a clear understanding of health and safety systems and high level of food safety standards and knowledge. Experience of running functions would be helpful.

By joining their team you will become part of something amazing and you will be a key contributor to providing their visitors with a warm welcome and an unforgettable experience.

Our client is a conservation charity that protects wetlands for wildlife and people. They conserve, restore and create wetlands. They are pioneers in saving wetland wildlife, both in the UK and around the world. At their 10 UK sites around a million visitors a year engage with wetland nature. They work internationally in key global wetland areas, balancing conservation with sustainable livelihoods and influencing national and international conservation policies.

*In return for your hard work and dedication you'll enjoy a wide range of benefits including: ***

-25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service
-Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
-Life assurance
-Free parking
-Cycle to work scheme
-Free entry to all their centres

*Closing date*: 5th December 2021
*Interview date: *9th & 10th December 2021**

This charity is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

*To Apply and for more information*

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Reference ID: 159234

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £41,522.00 per year