Dry Store - Shift Manager

Our production unit takes pride in offering top-tier luxury airline catering that is both elegant and sophisticated. Our team is dedicated to crafting a one-of-a-kind experience that is attractive to even the most discerning passengers. We focus on providing exceptional quality, first-class service, and an exquisite range of menu options that are sure to impress.

Job Description

• Strategically and effectively managing the team, ensuring that they are being developed, have direction, and are provided with meaningful feedback 
• Ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow that aligns with the daily schedule and ensuring on time flight packing 
• Ensuring the quality and the quantity of all packed goods are according to specification and requirements 
• Cleaning and correct storing of all equipment to ensure distribution is accurate and in a timely manner- working closely with Dish Room department for even equipment flow 
• Managing all work areas, maintaining housekeeping rules, and promoting best working practices 
• Reacting quickly and efficiently to last minute flight, aircraft changes, specifications, and requirements 
• Understanding of functional and departmental goals as well as overall DO & CO business strategy 
• Being a role model and leading a team to ensure the exceptional DO & CO quality is delivered on time with maximum efficiency in accordance with DO & CO standards 
• Ensuring operations adhere to all SOP’s and ALL relevant Critical Control Points, Health and Safety, Food safety and all legal requirements at all times 
• Defining systems of working to ensure quality of product, problems are resolved with solutions and continuous improvement initiatives are instigated 
• Building and maintaining relationships with Airline stores to manage flow of stock and internal ordering if required 
• Providing reports on productivity and other performance indicators to management 
• Building and maintaining excellent working relationships with all section managers, ensuring the provision of a positive and professional service that elevates the DO & CO reputation and any highlighted problems have an implemented solution 
• Driving success by proactively managing team performance, provide development and succession planning opportunities 
• Ensuring the effective development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures, ensuring they are compliant and consistently applied 
• Proactively taking steps to ensure own skills and knowledge continue to improve and are demonstrated in the operations 
• Forward, strategic thinking leader always looking to exceed targets and expectations of the unit whilst maintaining the collectiveness of the team and culture of DO & CO (Ensure OTIF performance is maintained) 
• Maintaining good working relationships with all DO & CO family members 
• Taking responsibility for all your actions, support your team, and celebrate successes as a family 
• Should be able to manager Equipment department and take decisions accordingly

Qualifications

• Confidence in leading a team, ready to roll up your sleeves and do what is needed to give our partners the best service with a problem-solving mentality 
• Passion for high-end cuisine, love for food and motivation to deliver exceptional service 
• Well presented, professional individual with a can-do, positive attitude that indulges in team success 
• The ability to be a positive change champion for DO & CO, identifying key impact areas and priorities and supporting change programmes and strategies in order to gain optimal results 
• Exceptional attention to detail and data driven with the ability to influence and educate 
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, mentoring and motivating, creating a team spirit, encouraging them to be at their best 
• You are a clear and engaging communicator, strong written and verbal English, and will use a variety of methods to keep the team well informed 
• Flexible in the way you think, making decisions efficiently and handling change to ensure everything we do is right for our partners and the DO & CO family 
• Have a great understanding and working knowledge of the whole unit and be the expert in delivering practical actions for its improvement by taking a hands-on approach 
• Previous experience in a similar role or experience within a fast-paced environment 
• Proficient in excel with excellent working knowledge of reporting 
• Financial awareness - good, strong numerical reasoning ability as precise and accurate reporting is required to Senior Management 
• Fast-paced working environment 
• Microsoft Office experience

Additional Information

We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary 
• Shift work required
• Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme
• Save money and time with On-Site Free Meals
• Expand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities.
• A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas!
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
• The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market

DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

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