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A new job opportunity has arisen at Craigtoun Country Park. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 22nd March and prospective applicants should use the link below to apply via Indeed:
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Job Description

Craigtoun Catering Manager

6 month contract 1 April 2023 to 31 October 2023, (there may be potential for extension).

Terms and conditions

37.5 hours per week, including weekend and bank holiday working

Salary £25,012 pro rata

Reports to: Park Manager

Craigtoun Café is a well-established café at the heart of Craigtoun Country Park, visited by around 250,000 people each summer season. The park is leased from Fife Council and run by the charity Friends of Craigtoun. The café is open throughout the summer, offering ice cream, hot and cold drinks, hot and cold food to eat in or take away. A Snack Shack operates in the “amenity” area, close to bouncy castles, etc.

Craigtoun Country Park is a great place to work. Our beautiful 47 acres of parkland, family activities and historic gardens put happy smiles on the faces of our visitors and our staff – especially when the weather is good! As Catering Manager, you’ll work daytimes only (no antisocial evening work, except, perhaps, for an occasional event like Halloween). You’ll have free parking all day and will be entitled to a 10% staff discount on all purchases in the café. You’ll also participate in the Park Management Committee, playing an active role in helping the Friends of Craigtoun to sustain their success.     

Job Description

The Catering Manager is a NEW post within the Friends of Craigtoun’s staff team. The successful applicant’s duties will include:  

1.      Operational management of the café to ensure the efficient delivery of food and beverage operations across all points of sale to the highest service and performance standards.

2.      Management, induction and training of café staff (Café Supervisor, Cook, seasonal staff and volunteers) to ensure the café meets all required hygiene standards and provides excellent customer service to all visitors.

3.      Regular reporting to the Park Management Committee on the performance of the café.

4.      Responsibility for all food and beverage budgeting and stock control.

5.      Working in the café and kitchen at busy times as required.

6.      Resolving customer complaints.

7.      Developing and updating menus.

Person Specification

Essential

·         Relevant work experience, including management of staff and budgets in a food retail environment.

·         Cooking skills

·         Delegation skills

·         Budget reporting skills

·         Level 2 hygiene certificate or above

·         Own transport

Desirable

·         Experience of staff performance appraisal and training

·         Ability to manipulate point of sale (POS) data to produce reports

·         Level 3 hygiene certificate

·         Makes positive contributions when working in a team

·         Has lots of energy, enthusiasm and good ideas