Party Ingredients Catering Services is a specialist event catering business, and recently became part of the Searcy Group of Companies.
We have a pedigree of over 40 years of providing lunches, dinners, receptions, weddings, and other unique events.
Our food approach is to source the best possible seasonal ingredients and present them in dishes that are approachable, delicious and appealing.
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
As a GeneralManager you will receive the following industry leading benefits:
50% discount across Searcys venues Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme Up to 38 days annual leave (dependant on job role) Access to everyday discounts and communication portal Employee assistance programme Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue.
Discount off overnight stays in London Your birthday off to celebrate in style A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice Job Description There is an opportunity for a GeneralManager to join the Party Ingredients team at what is an exciting time in the Companys development.
They would have a direct influence on the direction of Party Ingredients food whilst bearing in mind the clientele and markets that we serve.
We currently operate Contracts in five Livery Halls in the City of London, which are used for a mixture of banqueting, business conferences, receptions and private celebrations.
In addition we cater events at venues such as Guildhall, The Tower of London, Royal Palaces and Kew Gardens and are made up of a mixture of Corporate, High Profile and Private Events.Party Ingredients has an excellent reputation for delivering excellent food and service at large set piece formal events.
You would be expected to work some evenings at the larger events Job type:
Full Time - 5 days out of 7 Key Responsibilities:
To set an annual budget in line with company targets and to deliver forecasts and yearly targets.
To monitor monthly and quarterly targets whilst ensuring that youre on track for delivering full year targets.
To set the strategic plans for driving profitable sales and improving standards To recruit, motivate, develop and manage the talents within the venue required to deliver venue objectives To ensure the resource plan for venue is appropriate and maximises opportunity to deliver budget and retain staff To ensure that all aspect of client and company expectations are communicated to all levels across the venue To build and maintain a solid and professional relationship with the client and other key stakeholders.
To ensure effective communication and engagement with the client To ensure that the location has an accurate and efficient financial control system in place and the Evolution software system is in full use.
To ensure that Support Office and your Operations Director and other Executive team members receive all appropriate financial information promptly and accurately.
To ensure that the location adhere to company banking and cash security procedures in line with the company policy To ensure the venue achieves a minimum score of 90% on European Safety Bureau and 5 * scores on EHO visits To ensure that the location meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislation and procedures.
To conduct Food Safety and Health and Safety Risk Assessments and ensure that all standards and procedures with regard to Hygiene and Safety are established and maintained in line with the company manual.
Qualifications 5+ yearsof management or leadership experience with demonstrable skills and success in leading and developing others 5+ years of experience in the hospitality and events sector Experience in managing a P&L Proven track record of achieving sales and performance targets Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays Experience in managing a large scale management team Additional Information Searcys is the longest-running independent catering company in Britain, and last year has celebrated an inspirational 175th year anniversary.
We have been fortunate to be acknowledged by the industry and won Events Caterer of the Year 2022 at the prestigious Cateys.
Our success is down to the investment we make in developing our people to ensure they can be the best they can.
Everyone who joins Searcys will attend our induction where they learn more about us and be supported throughout their journey with us.
We invest in development opportunities and are looking to recruit, train and retain the best people in the industry. Searcys LondonEngland
