Opportunities at The Monastery
We are always looking for individuals to join the team at the Monastery Manchester, if you are a keen, self-motivated individual with a passion for events then we would love to hear from you.
Please call Mark Randerson, Operations Director on 0161 223 3211 or send him an email to mark.randerson@themonastery.co.uk
Chef
Salary: £Competitive plus profit related bonus.
The Monastery Manchester is widely regarded as Manchester’s Most Inspiring Venue, situated in the heart of East Manchester the Historic buildings remain under the ownership of the Charitable Trust that was formed to save them from ruin. Now used as a Corporate, Cultural and Community venue, it serves thousands of guests a year.
For large Corporate Events of up to 600 covers we have a partnership agreement with a well known specialist catering & event supplier, who service this demand. However, we also enjoy a growing market providing in-House Food & Beverage for day delegates who use the former Friary for meetings and training, private dining in the former Private Chapel and Food for over 10,000 Official Tour visitors a year. We are also very keen to develop a quality food offering in the Friars Pantry for business breakfasts and our successful public ‘Open Sundays’.
To ensure a sustainable outcome, the Charity is very keen to recruit a Chef with the ability to develop The Monastery’s in-house capability to provide quality Food & Beverage for meetings, conferences, Private Dining and our Friar’s Pantry offer.
You will be working in a stunning environment and a magical place that was, prior to its restoration in 2008, listed by the World Monuments Fund alongside the Taj Mahal, Pompeii and The Valley of The Kings as one whose rich history must be saved.
Our focus is sourcing locally wherever possible and ensuring that the quality ingredients we use are of a sustainable nature. We are also about to embark on BS 8901 Sustainable Events Standard, which will help The Monastery to operate as an Events venue in the most sustainable way possible-very much in keeping with our traditional values.
You will lead and develop our in house food offer and constantly raise the bar for the benefit of our valued clients.
As well as having excellent presentation, communication and man management skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food and service and possess bags of enthusiasm for our ground breaking work at The Monastery. All proceeds from events held are donated to conserve the buildings and to support the Trust’s community outreach work.
You will:
• Be a proven, hands-on leader
• Have the ability to train and inspire
• Have excellent Health & Safety knowledge
• Be financially astute
• Be innovative and creative
• Need to be driven by excellence
• Demonstrate great attention to detail
• Be up to date with current food trends
We offer a competitive salary, plus Profit Related Bonus Scheme. Approx 45hr working week, 5 days over 7. Rota's, ordering & cleaning schedules and every day-to-day running of the kitchen, part of duties.
This new post for The Monastery does provide a real development opportunity and the chance to make a lasting difference to the future of this award winning internationally recognised community led regeneration project. In line with the requirements of the asylum and immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in UK.
As part of the recruitment process, all candidates will be required to provide proof of identity, status and eligibility to work in the UK. To be considered for any position you will be required to provide copies of your passport or other photographic ID, visa details and Work Permits.
Please apply in writing or telephone Paul Griffiths, Chairman, on 0161 223 3211 or send him an email to paul.griffiths@themonastery.co.uk
