Catering & Retail Support Manager

We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's people that make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.

We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.

For this role we are looking for suitable candidates based in either the East or West Midlands due to the patches you will be covering.

More about your role

The Catering and Retail Support Manager (CRSM) will be reporting to the Assistant Head of Catering and Retail (AHOCR) and will be responsible for supporting all catering and retail operations across the country at an operational level. The CRSM will work closely with the AHOCR to execute the catering and retail strategic plan, with a long-term focus on driving profitability and improving the department's performance in terms of people and planet objectives. The CRSM will build strong working relationships with departments across various sites, analyse site performance, and provide guidance and training to a team of catering and retail professionals across multiple locations. The CRSM will also be responsible for planning and implementing new store openings across the company's estate, including equipment and stock orders and training team members where necessary. The CRSM is committed to supporting the company's broader finance, people, and planet objectives.

For more information please download our job profile available on our website.

More about you

A strong historical career background in leadership roles within retail and catering business operations including Leisure and/or 'high street' branded operations.

A holder of or the ability to apply without restriction, required licences to fulfil the role e.g. Driving, Premises Licence (Alcohol), Food Safety Management. Able to travel to fulfil job role - expected 4 days out 5 travelling to sites.

Benefits

We are a large, diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• We align with the Real Living Wage foundation


• A 2% bonus for all colleagues


• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors


• Flexible working (including part time working, shift work and more)


• An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave


• Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development


• Access to our Company Pension scheme


• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year


• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes


• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on #####.

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