Job Title: FOH Catering Supervisor
Terms: Permanent. The post is subject to Oxford Playhouse standard terms and conditions of employment which are based on the current UK Theatre/BECTU agreement.
Salary: £10,046 pro rata (£19,590 per annum)
Hours: 20 hours per week, with regular weekend work and some evening work
Holiday: 20 days paid holiday pro rata (increasing with length of service) is given in addition to 8 statutory public holidays per annum
Probationary period: 1 month
Pension: This post will be subject to auto enrolment in Oxford Playhouse’s pension scheme held with Scottish Widows with a 3% employee contribution matched by 3% from Oxford Playhouse.
Department: Operations
Reports to: Front of House Manager
Business Objectives:
The effective delivery of catering activity developed in line with business objectives and financial targets.
Departmental functions:
Customer care, duty management, trading activities, statutory compliance (H&S, Licensing), artist/company care, building and facilities operation.
Departmental Objectives:
To support the artistic programme of The Oxford Playhouse through the delivery of the highest possible standard of services and facilities to ensure a welcoming, safe, efficient environment is provided for staff, visitors and customers.
Main Purpose of the role:
To contribute effectively to the work of the Front of House team in achieving departmental objectives. Specifically, to ensure that a high quality and compliant level of catering activity is provided for Oxford Playhouse, including but not limited to: the Café Bar, function hires and internal requirements.
Key Internal Contacts:
Front of House Manager, Bar Manager
Key External Contacts:
Suppliers, customers
TASKS:
• To undertake and supervise the efficient delivery of catering to café customers, clients, visiting companies and for in-house activities.
• To work with the Front of House Manager in the updating and creation of the catering menus and reception formats. To provide detailed costing and allergy guidance to the Front of House Manager, enabling monthly review and consideration of strategy.
• To work with the Front of House Manager in strategy to achieve agreed targets for catering activity.
• To lead the maintaining of all current health and hygiene standards regarding the preparation of food, the kitchen and all equipment and ensure appropriate monitoring and records are keep up to date.
• To control stock levels of all ingredients, foods, dry goods and cleaning materials needed for the smooth running of the kitchen, including systems for the ordering of supplies.
• To be fully conversant with all Oxford Playhouse policies including Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety and Emergency procedures and ensure by following established working practices and guidance that all policies are adhered to at all times.
• To attend and contribute to meetings and training sessions as required.
• To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be requested.
Essential Skills and Attributes:
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a catering environment
• Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate
• Knowledge of current food hygiene and health & safety legislation (Food Safety, COSHH,environmental policies)
• A proven ability to work in a catering environment with attention to detail
• Passion for giving a high standard of service.
• Pro-active approach to problem solving and the ability to work well under pressure
• Pro-active approach to maintain a clean working environment
Desirable Skills and Attributes:
• Experience in a supervisory or managerial position
• Experience with computerised stock control systems and stock taking systems
• Passion for creativity with catering menus
• Good interpersonal skills
To apply visit the Oxford Playhouse website and download an Application Pack.