SAFFRON INTERNATIONAL CATERING

Responsibility

• proactively managing incoming calls from potential clients enquiring about weddings/events etc
• working closely with the Business Manager in respect of the ideas to generate new business, attract leads and convert enquiries
• act as Event Manager for weddings/events when required
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• to liaise with wedding and event clients from their very first enquiry, taking details, processing bookings and building up a key relationship from the start, and continuing excellent communication throughout
• hosting menu tastings and client meetings at our HQ and our sites
• working closely with the Operations Team ensuring full handovers for each event, attending pre-meetings each week
• ensuring all client booking records/details are up to date, accurate and current, as per client discussions and requests throughout all correspondence
• to review, collate and confirm all final details, checking and logging accurately, working with the client initially and then handing over each event to the Operations/Kitchen Teams
• to be responsible for the chasing and following up on client enquiries
• to be responsible for client showrounds at our venues overall, working with suppliers/other teams in ensuring the venues are kept up to standard ready for any client attendance
• assisting with corporate bookings
• collating statistics and presenting back to management meetings when required
• to work as part of a diverse team and actively take part in team meetings when required

Requirements

• excellent communication skills
• organisation and time management
• excellent interpersonal skills
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• attention to detail
• team working
• accurate recording skills
• A confident and willingness to learn and succeed in the role
• positive attitude
• event Management: 1 year
• customer service: 1 year
• administrative: 1 year

Earnings for position events coordinator

Responsibility

• lead and effectively manage the on site team for all events
• lead the kitchen team on all daily activities
• managing an effective stock rotation system, including date management
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• preparing and cooking all food as per the requirements of each event to the standards expected for the contract
• working with the Senior Chef de Partie on hiring and training new kitchen employees to Saffron and kitchen standards
• managing all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality standards
• working with our Director to maintain kitchen organisation, staff abilities, and training opportunities
• working with our Executive Chef to maintain kitchen organisation, staff abilities, and training opportunities
• work with kitchen team members in providing guidance on line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating etc, working together as one team
• actively seek to improve skills and achieve personal development
• working off site at venues throughout the Midlands on weddings and events and managing and deliver the kitchen/food elements accordingly
• placing orders with suppliers and managing food stock and ingredients accordingly, keeping detailed records and minimising waste, plus working with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns
• comply with all health and safety regulations
• working with the Sandwich Van team Manager and Nights team to ensure all requirements are in place and being delivered
• perform other duties as assigned by management
• placing orders with suppliers and managing food stock and ingredients accordingly, keeping detailed records and minimising waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns
• comply at all times with the Saffron Company Handbook
• working off site at venues throughout the Midlands on weddings and events and managing and deliver the kitchen/food elements accordingly when required
• sanitation and Food Safety
• working with the Event Managers to ensure an efficient and effective delivery of food service, maintaining a positive and pro-active attitude at all times
• taking the lead on new menu creation, working with the admin and kitchen teams to collate feedback and adapt new menus accordingly

Requirements

• head Chef: 1 year
• chef: 2 years
• head Chef: 2 years
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• cooking: 2 years
• catering: 3 years
• hospitality: 2 years
• outside catering: 3 years

Responsibility

• we are looking for reliable, hardworking and bubbly people to join our team - applicants must have the following
• responsible for keeping the catering van clean, tidy, and well stocked
• full UK Driving Licence
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• food preparation each morning to stock the van according to requirements
• be over the age of Twenty due to our fleet insurance
• have access to a vehicle to get to and from our HQ site
• be reliable, trustworthy and honest
• friendly and bubbly with a good nature
• we are looking for new recruits to join our team for our new fleet of ice cream vans
• cash handling / Card machine transactions
• if you enjoy working with the public and can drive, then this is a great opportunity
• keeping the van clean and tidy
• serving ice creams/lollies etc
• must be well organised and be able to work well during busy periods
• full training will be provided
• these are casual positions working on an rota basis, as and when required subject to business demands and bookings. The role will include
• maintaining standards within the company vehicles, particularly around cleanliness of the vehicle etc
• accurately record all sales daily and report figures at the end of each shift
• to take cash/card payments and log all figures accurately

Requirements

• customer service: 1 year
• sales: 1 year

Responsibility

• to assist the packing, checking and loading all corporate lunches ready for delivery
• to prepare food, stock requirements and planning for our daily sandwich vans
• to assist in client deliveries when required, ensuring a polite and friendly manner when liaising with clients on site
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• work with each client to ensure all requests are met, always offering excellent customer service and a personable nature
• define our Saffron company brand throughout events, act as an ambassador for Saffron and up-sell wherever possible
• to consider other corporate clients within the vicinity of our current clients
• to work with the kitchen team on our corporate client orders for lunch buffets, preparing produce, making food, packing lunch boxes, noting dietary requirements etc
• follow all health and safety procedures including correct manual handling procedures
• to work as part of a diverse team and provide resilience for other team members when required

Requirements

• catering: 1 year
• kitchen: 1 year

Earnings for position production worker

Responsibility

• A fantastic opportunity to join an exciting Catering business, offering a diverse and dynamic environment
• to manage stock levels and take responsibility for all Bars, both at our venues and mobile
• you will bring your experience of working within the hospitality industry with at least 2 years’ management level, and work to oversee and develop the Food and Beverage requirements of the business
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• work closely with the management and administration team to take advice and grow the role, adapting into our team
• you will be personable, adaptable, friendly and approachable, working hard to deliver a first class service at all of our Weddings and Events
• to assist in taking responsibility and effectively manage the Operations side of all weddings and event business including the overseeing of all Food and Beverage elements of each event
• ideally candidates should be over the age of 25 with a full manual driving licence to be able to drive our company vans
• working closely with the Event and Operations Manager, you will manage the F&B team in respect of all pre-event preparation work
• to liaise with the Admin team, ensuring thorough pre-planning for all weddings and events, also ensuring detailed and accurate preparations are made and that all essential items are delivered to site in working order and clean
• to create and manage all paperwork required for the beverage element, ensuring accurate levels are maintained in preparation for monthly audit checks
• to ensure that all staff are dressed in accordance with company standards
• to train and act as an Event Manager for allocated weddings/events, taking full responsibility for that event including set ups, on the day management and take downs
• to work closely with the kitchen team at events and ensure smooth service, but also maintenance of food hygiene etc
• to assist in responsibilities for our growing team of casual staff, including recruitment, inductions, training, Health and Safety processes and appraisals etc
• operate the till and take cash and issue change or process card payments for public sales events/bar sales when required
• to assist in ensuring all new staff are integrated well into the team and trained in order that they can be up to speed as soon as possible and are fully aware of what is required to deliver excellent customer care
• to work with the Event and Operations Manager to manage the operations side of the Wedding and Event business within Saffron and to ensure the smooth pre-planning and preparation which is required beforehand, along with on the day event management
• assist if required in preparation of the menu as directed by the kitchen team, plating up meals etc

Requirements

• hospitality: 1 year
• hospitality: 2 years
• management: 2 years
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• 14. Driving licence is beneficial, along with access to a vehicle