Shift Manager - Production Kitchen Hamilton
Excellent learning, development, and career progression opportunities across Compass
- Competitive salary and corporate benefits, including incentives, health insurance, and gym discounts
- Job security and long-term growth with New Zealand’s hospitality industry leader
**He angitutanga / The opportunity:**
Join our team as a **Shift Manager** at the Central Production Kitchen in Hamilton. In this hands-on leadership role, you will support the Manager and oversee the smooth delivery of daily food production operations. the performance site KPIs, team culture and ensuring all tasks associated with food production.
You will guide and develop the production team, uphold exceptional quality and safety standards, and contribute to continuous improvement to ensure world class standards.
**Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities:**- Assist the Shift Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of food production.
- Lead, motivate, and develop the production team to achieve high performance and excellent service.
- Manage staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts and addressing any staff issues or conflicts promptly.
- Maintain accurate records of production activities, incidents, and performance metrics, and prepare regular reports.
- Ensure high standards of quality in all aspects of food production, conducting regular quality checks and audits.
- A minimum of five years in a similar position with demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with internal and external customers.
- Proven ability to anticipate customer needs and achieve or exceed customer satisfaction standards.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage a budget and financial acumen that demonstrates a thorough understanding of operating a kitchen with budgetary restraints.
- Moderate level of computer literacy with Office 365 and e-procurement systems.
- In-depth understanding of food safety and the ability to form productive relationships with clients and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Competitive remuneration
- Training & Development Programs to support your growth
- Career Development Opportunities within Compass Group
- Discounts on medical insurance, hotels, banks, insurance, and more
- Recognition and rewards for your contribution
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
**Mo matou / About us:**
We are New Zealand's leading and largest provider of food and support services across multiple industries.These industry sectors are managed by our sub brands Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, and ESS.We specialise in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiences for our clients.With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from GOOD to GREAT.
Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen!
Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common – our shared values, vision, and purpose. To make our commitment unique for you – **RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK** are the founding pillars of these commitments.
We are an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.
Successful candidates will need satisfactorily pass a police clearance.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
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For any recruitment queries please contact the Compass Group Recruitment team on **recruitment@compass-group.co.nz**
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