General Manager
il y a 4 jours
Downton
ROLE: General Manager – Premier Smokehouse Operation SALARY: £36-40k, bonus potential LOCATION: Downton, near Salisbury THE COMPANY: We are working with a fantastic leading seafood business, who have been a key supplier to hotels, restaurants, and foodservice operators across the South for over 25 years. With a reputation for outstanding quality and service, they are now seeking a highly motivated and experienced General Manager to lead their acquired Smoked Fish production facility, set in a stunning location, near Salisbury. BENEFITS: • Performance-based bonus, • Company pension, • Employee discount, • Opportunity to lead a passionate, knowledgeable team, • Development opportunities within a growing business, • Working hours are Monday to Friday, 7.30am – 3.30pm. DUTIES: • Leading a small team of 3., • Oversee the full smoked fish production process from raw material to dispatch, • Ensure production targets are achieved within budget and to high quality standards, • Implement efficient schedules, workflows, and resource management, • Maintain and improve food safety, health & safety, and quality assurance systems, • Monitor and report on key operational and financial metrics, • Conducting tours and talking about the smoking process to small audiences, • Lead and develop a team of production staff and supervisors, • Conduct performance reviews and foster a positive work environment, • Manage stock levels and coordinate procurement with suppliers, • Ensure compliance with all UK food safety, environmental, and health & safety legislation, • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the operation, • Maintain communication with company Directors and internal departments THE CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior role within food production, ideally in seafood or smoked goods. Strong leadership, operational efficiency, and a deep understanding of food safety are essential. Strong knowledge and HACCP Level 3 and Manufacturing Level 3 qualifications are also required. • Immediate interviews are available!! - should you be interested and have the relevant experience.