Job Description

About the Company

Gate Gourmet is the world's largest independent provider of catering services for airlines and are the core business behind gategroup, whose eleven associated brands offer customers a comprehensive scope of products and services for virtually any on-board need. We provide more than 200 million meals a year to our 270-plus customers at some 120 airport locations around the globe.

About the role:

As the Team Leader - Wash & Pack you will support the Section Manager in managing the daily operation, taking ownership and accountability for meeting operational objectives and targets while acting as a role model for gategroup company values.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Plan and manage the team's output to ensure delivery of business, section and customer targets. Carry out performance monitoring of team members on a daily basis and escalate concerns to Section Manager. Attend/conduct daily operational meetings/briefings. Present accurate information and data as requested. Resolve conflict/provide solutions by exercising high levels of influencing, negotiation and communication skills. Create a positive working environment. Maintain legal/compliance across health and safety, food safety, Department for Transport (DfT), security, gateOPEX (in-house operational excellence programme). Contribute and manage within defined systems of working to ensure quality of product, service to the customer and team progression/development. Follow company, process and section procedures. Instigate and support continuous improvement initiatives. Deputies for Section Manager when required. Rotate through different departments/units as reasonably required. Ability to cover a 7-day operation.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

Educated to a degree level (preferred)

Work Experience:

Experience of working in a fast-paced environment leading a team. Previous Equipment Processing experience ideally within food manufacturing sector. Food hygiene, security, H&S experience/qualification preferred. Minimum of 2 years relevant operational experience. Demonstrable experience of taking accountability and leading teams.

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Team management skills Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, advanced Excel desirable Proactive and flexible attitude Sound analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Benefits

Free onsite parking, Free meals and refreshments, Free uniform, Life Assurance Access to Employee Assistance Programme Competitive holiday entitlements Competitive Pension Scheme from Day 1 Forklift allowance upon successful completion of training Career progression opportunities


All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, undertake a CRC (Criminal Record Check) and provide 5 years of checkable referencing history. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join our team. Apply

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