Deputy Catering Operations Manager
Since its opening in 2009, Yorkshire Wildlife Park has evolved to become the UK’s number 1 on\-foot safari. We feature walkthrough exhibits that take the guest directly into the world of the animals. A dynamic centre for conservation and welfare, the park currently has around 475 animals across more than 60 different species.
The Catering Department at Yorkshire Wildlife Park manages multiple eating outlets ranging from fast food restaurants, ice\-cream kiosks, takeaway outlets and restaurants providing fresh, locally sourced foods made to order. The team work in a dynamic and fast paced environment to provide the very best food and beverage experience for our guests.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hands on Deputy Catering Operations Manager to join the wildlife park team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Catering Operations Manager with all aspects of the daily operational management of the wildlife park team. The ideal candidate will thrive working in a fully operational, fast paced and multi\-facetted role. You definitely won’t find this individual behind a desk, instead they will be on the floor leading from the front!
Main Duties \& Responsibilities:
- Develop, lead and support a one team culture.
- Ensure all front of house team members are trained, have great product knowledge and are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service.
- Day to day operational management of the business.
- Ensure all invoices are entered correctly, any new PLUs are created, and stock count is accurate and on time every month.
- Meet challenging financial targets in line with set budgets.
- Work with other departments to ensure the best experience for our guests and teams.
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for all.
The ideal candidate will have previous management experience working in a high\-volume food and drink business and will love working in a high energy, vibrant and diverse environment. They will be passionate about driving sales and delivering exceptional food and drink quality. They will prosper in a hands on, operational role (this is most definitely not an office job!) and enjoy working with new concepts, pop ups, functions and large events. They will thrive on leading and developing a large team from the front. They are an integral part of the operational team and their professionalism means they deal with any people issues quickly and efficiently.
To download the vacancy information pack and the required application form, please visit the vacancies section of our website Careers at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
If you have any questions regarding the role that are not answered by the vacancy pack, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Pay: £32,000\.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On\-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
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