Brookwood Recruitment
Current Vacancies
Operations Manager - New Role
South East
With Brookwood you would be joining a proven success. We believe in rewards and recognition to those who play a vital part in keeping us that way. We do not always take the easiest route and this approach has made us "the best" in catering for the independent schools sector.
This new role is to accommodate our continued growth ready for the new school academic year. There will be the opportunity to join us in the Spring Term.
We need the following key skills in this exciting role, where personality, professionalism and commitment must shine:
* Multi-site operational management skills
* An understanding of educational contract catering
* Excellent presentation skills where your style can caputure the audience, whether it is preparatory school pupils, senior school pupils or potential new clients
* Proven strong budget management
* Excellent performance management skills
* An ability to gain optimum working relationships with all key stakeholders
Most importantly, your role in managing people, food and client relationships must be where you get your buzz. Such enthusiasm is infectious - but does not happen without some determination behind it and a desire to achieve results.
Do you want to join the best? Do you want to make a positive difference?
Email your application to Pauline Vallance, Human Resources Manager at jobs@brookwood-ptnrs.co.uk or apply online
Chef / Manager (Tonbridge, Kent)
£20,000 per annum
40 hours per week
Monday- Friday
The Brookwood Partnership is the only contract caterer that specialises in Independent School catering. We use fresh ingredients and home style cooking and provide a "food standard that can't be bettered" to pupils and staff.
Due to continued growth we are recruiting for a passionate and experienced Chef/ Manager to manage a small team in a new built kitchen at this prestigious independent school in Tonbridge.
The candidate:
Has a genuine passion for food.
Has experience working managing a small team.
Has experience working as a Chef/Manager
Has excellent communication skills and able to respond positively and promptly to requests from clients.
Has excellent attention to detail
Has good time management.
Main responsibilities:
The focus of the Chef/Manager's time will be mostly at the point of freshly produced food, service and client contact.
Responsible for the total standard provided within the budgetary parameters on site, employee management of site staff and local client relations.
Ensuring all services are provided to the agreed and expected quality at the agreed time.
Ensuring everyone works safely for the protection of themselves, others.
Maintaining the bookwork system and keeping adequate records. This involves accurate and prompt reporting of financial data, personnel records and client information.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.
Head Chef (Reading)
We are currently looking for a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead our catering team at this prestigious boarding school in Reading.
The ideal Head Chef:
Has a genuine passion for freshly cooked food;
Has proven experience working as a Head Chef in a similar environment;
Has excellent attention to detail;
Has excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal and organisational skills; and
Is a well trained, well-groomed person, who is able to work under pressure.
Responsibilities:
To compile menus for all services according to company standards;
To ensure food is produced to the standards and for the service time required;
To ensure all goods are ordered received and stored as required, so that adequate stock is available for all requirements;
To ensure food production and menu planning complies with budget and financial requirements;
To maintain all hygiene, health and safety standards in the receipt, storage and food production areas through to the point of service; and
To supervise, develop and monitor the performance of personnel reporting to this post as their first level of management.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.
Chef/ Manager (12 months contract)
London (SW12)
£20,000 per annum
Monday- Friday
40 hours per week
Occasional weekend and evening work
The Brookwood Partnership is the only contract caterer that specialises in Independent School catering. We use fresh ingredients and home style cooking and provide a "food standard that can't be bettered" to pupils and staff.
We are recruiting for a passionate and experienced Chef/ Manager to manage a small team in a new built kitchen at this prestigious independent school in London. This is a temporary contract expected to start in April 2012 and expected to last for 12 months.
The successful Chef/Manager:
Has a genuine passion for food;
Has experience managing a small team;
Has experience working as a Chef/Manager;
Has excellent communication skills and able to respond positively and promptly to requests from clients;
Has excellent attention to detail; and
Has good time management.
Responsibilities will include:
The focus of the Chef/Manager's time will be mostly at the point of freshly produced food, service and client contact;
The Chef/ Manager is responsible for the total standard provided within the budgetary parameters on site, employee management of site staff and local client relations;
Ensuring all services are provided to the agreed and expected quality at the agreed time;
Ensuring everyone works safely for the protection of themselves, others;
Maintaining the bookwork system and keeping adequate records. This involves accurate and prompt reporting of financial data, personnel records and client information.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.