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Food Service Manager - Royal Surrey County Hospital

£42000 per annum

40 hours per week

Based in Guildford

To effectively plan, manage and control the day to day operational activity of the facilities management services at RSCH Hospital within the agreed budget parameters, through a team of Departmental Managers. The services include, but are not limited to patient and retail & catering; cleaning, Portering; Security control, Switchboard and helpdesk.

• The key role is to ensure that the services are delivered to the required standards detailed in the contract specification through the application of high level technical skills across the range of functional activities.
• To deliver elements within the business plan to achieve current year’s performance.
• To contribute to the annual business, financial and people plan for the contract
• To ensure that service delivery minimises financial penalties under the Penalty Mechanism System.
• To ensure that service delivery meets or exceeds agreed budgets.
• To coach/support the Departmental Managers in the financial delivery of their roles.
• To maintain effective internal and external client and user relationships within area of responsibility.
• To deliver Health and Safety policy and standards.

Essential

• At least 3 years operational experience of managing in at least one functional area with experience of managing a multi-service operation.
• Track record of success in managing a major contract with a turnover of at least £8m.
• Financial competence with experience of managing P&L accounts
• IT Literate at Intermediate Level
• Change management.
• Delivery through people
• Planning and Organising
• Achieving and Doing – Can Do
• Business Awareness
• Interpersonal Skills with strong influencing skills
• Customer Focus

Desirable

• At least 5 years operational experience in most functional areas.
• Degree/HND in Hotel and Catering or Facilities Management
• Track record of success in managing a major contract with a combined turnover of £10m.
• Experience within an NHS environment

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• To help with the cost of living crisis throughout this winter, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while working
• All team members eligible are entitled to a 50% discount at their place of work. Team members are able to take advantage of this discount at the following retail brands operated by Compass Group: Costa, Deli Marche, Amigo and Baguette Co, to name a few.
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

Job Reference: com/2702/61421004/52494679/MED

Compass Group UK&I is an equal opportunities employer, committed to cultivating diverse and inclusive environments for every employee.

We're recruiting an experienced Food Service Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently motivate our team to be the best they can possibly be for Healthcare on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Food Service Manager, you will have the presence and personality to influence the day-to-day business, helping us deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you shine as Healthcare's next Food Service Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying to be a Food Service Manager with Compass Group UK&I: