Catering Manager - International
International
£40,000+ expat package
International
Job Description
Catering Manager - Offshore Oil & Gas Contractor - Nigeria
Key Aims & Objectives
· To ensure that high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, quality and safety are maintained at all times
· Thatthere is a good variety of menus appropriate for the clientele
· To ensure that there is a good level of customer satisfaction
· That all catering is delivered on time, at the required quality, in sufficient quantity and with acceptable levels of waste
· That service is prompt and diligent
· That service is friendly and courteous
· That procurement operates effectively and all orders are placed in good time
That all catering operates with the approved budgets.
Prime Responsibilities & duties
· Has principal accountability for all catering including:-
o Club restaurant
o Club Bar
o Site Canteen
· Responsible for leisure facilities within the camp including:-
o Swimming pool
o Gymnasium
o Tennis courts
o Club TV/Pool room
· Responsible for HSEQ within Catering Function including:-
o Safe working practices and procedures
o Bi-weekly talks on safety, quality and performance
· Responsible for catering staff:-
Recruitment and development
o Monitoring staff attendance, performance and behaviour
· Accountable for monitoring stock levels and overseeing the timely procurement of all food, drinks and other consumables within the Catering function
· In liaison with the facilities department, ensuring that all buildings and equipment are maintained to a good standard
· Ensuring that all dealings with the catering function, notably financial and procurement ones, are dealt with ethically and with complete transparency
· Front line responsibility for handling any behavioural issues with clientele
· Responsible for alerting management to any issues.
The person we are looking for
Education
· Good general standard of education
· Relevant hotel or catering qualifications
Experience
· Minimum 10 years relevant international experience in a hotel, restaurant, sports and social club , residential camp or similar offshore site.
· Prior experience of managing a sizeable team of people
· Good experience of providing a customer facing service
Personal characteristics
· Cheerful and upbeat personality
· Good communication and inter-personal skills with ability to communicate well with other departments
· Tactful and persuasive
· Good appearance – creates a good impression
· Culturally aware and adept at operating in a multi-cultural environment
· High level of integrity and ethical behaviour – sets a good example
· Performance/delivery orientated
Willing to commit to 5 years in Nigeria