Restaurant Manager

Job Description We are looking for someone who will support the Catering Manager in the delivery of services and events through strong operational control, innovation and people development, while maintaining excellent standards of health, safety, food hygiene and budget management. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operation of the FOH department, including preparation and presentation of food service areas Ensure all purchases are completed via nominated suppliers and remain within the agreed budget Support menu planning, ordering, stock control and food wastage management using contract tools/software Lead, supervise and motivate Food Service Supervisors, Assistants and agency staff to deliver a professional service Maintain and monitor standards set by the Catering Manager, leading by example at all times Drive compliance with Health & Safety, Food Hygiene, COSHH and company policies Achieve internal Food Safety Audit scores of 95%+ and maintain a 5-star EHO rating Ensure absence levels are managed in line with contract targets and high standards of appearance and personal hygiene are upheld Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications Proven experience within food service, catering and/or the hospitality industry Experience of supervising and developing teams Good understanding of budget management and cost control Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety requirements Industry awareness, including external catering developments and innovation A proactive approach to maintaining and improving service and presentation standards Takes initiative for personal development and shares knowledge with the team Flexible and effective communicator The Company ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience. Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people. We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou, #facilitiesmanagement ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers. We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme. Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work….