Buzz Housekeeping Services

About the Role We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Deputy Catering Manager to join the Catering team at a busy NHS Hospital in the N18 area. In this key role, you will support the Catering Services Manager with the day-to-day operational management of our catering services, ensuring a high-quality, safe and efficient service for patients, staff and visitors. Key Responsibilities Support the Catering Services Manager in the effective running of all hospital catering operations. Help lead and manage a team of 10 staff, including 3 chefs, on a daily basis. Ensure all food hygiene, safety, quality and nutritional standards are met and exceeded. Promote a strong health & safety culture through robust systems, policies, procedures and regular risk assessments. Assist in managing retail catering outlets, including producing monthly trading accounts. Drive continuous improvement and contribute to increasing sales across retail outlets. Maintain excellent service standards for staff, patients and visitors. Person Specification Knowledge Essential: Working knowledge of a production kitchen Understanding of HACCP principles Strong financial awareness Desirable: Knowledge of trading sheets (profit & loss) Experience Essential: Experience planning, organising and controlling resources Proven supervisory experience Qualifications Essential: City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent/higher qualification Level 3 Food Safety Level 3 Management Qualification Level 3 Allergen Training If you're passionate about delivering high-quality catering services in a healthcare environment and have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you!