Total 3 Manager level Art / Design / Entertainment job vacancies in oxford oxfordshire ox1 3ab

The Chef Manager will be responsible for providing a welcoming, friendly environment, serving a high quality menu with excellent customer service. This is an operational and hands on role where the large majority of time is spent planning and preparing the café food and drinks and interacting with the general public. The Chef Manager is also responsible for the supervision and the rota management of our café staff, and will collaborate closely with our Commercial Manager to maximise profits and further develop the Café in line with the Gallery’s aims and objectives.

Responsibilities:

Customer Service
● Provide excellent customer service to a wide variety of customers both external and internal (staff, artists etc.).
● Resolve and record all customer complaints in a calm professional manner.
● Review Customer Service Standards on a regular basis and refresh staff training
accordingly.

Food & Drink
● Plan and update weekly menus and prepare orders for the following week.
● Create high quality seasonal dishes in design and taste that reflect the Gallery’s
exhibition programme.
● Ensure that all café food and drink is prepared and presented in accordance with the standards, recipes and procedures agreed upon with the Commercial Manager.
● Take pride in maintaining our hygiene rating – we all clean and a strict schedule is
adhered to.
● Work with the Commercial Manager on menu development.
● Ensure that all alcohol is sold according to the Licensing Act 2003.
● Develop good relationships with existing suppliers and explore new options with the Commercial Manager.
● Maintain stock levels, place orders and regularly evaluate pricing and procurement
options.
● Enthusiasm to develop and engage with wider management to grow the business.

Health & Safety and Daily Operations
● Carry out daily opening and closing checks, ensuring our Safer Food Better Business Diary is completed daily.
● Adhere to Hygiene Policies and ensure the kitchen meets all regulations – Allergens, Manual Handling, CoSHH, HACCP, Fire, Knife handling
● Ensure high levels of hygiene are maintained in the kitchen and café areas according to procedures set out in the Safer Food Better Business Manual. Regularly review food hygiene procedures.
● Ensure that all health and safety requirements are met in the kitchen and café area
and carry out risk assessments for all activities.
● Manage maintenance of all equipment in the kitchen and oversee and carry out
cleaning schedules.
● Act as main contact for scheduled and unscheduled visits by Local Authority officers concerning food hygiene and standards.
● Complete all other training assigned by the Gallery, including Safeguarding Children Level 2.
● Work with the Commercial Manager to ensure all waste and procurement activities of the cafe comply with the Environmental objectives in accordance with the Gallery’s Environmental and Sustainability Strategy and Targets.

Staff
● Carry out induction training for all new staff.
● Work with the Commercial Manager to create Sequence of Service documents and
schedules for all areas of the cafe operations and carry out the training of staff to
follow these procedures
● Ensure all Café Staff are regularly trained on coffee making, food hygiene and that
training is recorded in Safer Food Better Business Diary.
● Assist the Commercial Manager with the recruitment of new café staff.
● Manage all café staff, including drawing up rotas, arrange cover for staff who are
ill/absent.
● Monitor and manage any issues with Cafe Staff and escalate them to the Commercial Manager when necessary, always following the Gallery Policies.
● Attend regular gallery staff meetings.

Commercial Activities
● To manage the P&L budget of the cafe reporting monthly to the Commercial Manager
● To meet income targets set by the Commercial Manager and discuss ideas to
increase revenue.
● Ensure strict control on stock to minimise wastage and maintain budgeted margins.
● Ensure the till is accurately programmed with new prices and offers including correct VAT codes.
● Ensure sales are tracked as instructed by the Commercial Manager, in order to
produce high quality data.
● Process all orders and authorise invoices for approval. This includes signing off
deliveries, matching all incoming invoices and credit notes to orders, authorising
invoices and passing invoices to the finance department for payment. It also includes
resolving errors and queries with suppliers.
● Assist the Commercial Manager with planning and implementing change in the Café regularly.

Essential Skills & Experience
● A passion for preparing good quality fresh food with the drive to create new recipes and experiment with new ideas that respond to the Gallery’s programme.
● Menu development experience, with the ability to change and adapt depending on visitors’ feedback.
● Excellent eye for detail and food presentation.
● A flexible, innovative and proactive approach to sales strategies and solutions.
● Experience of working in a similar café environment including exposure to the duties outlined above (specifically food preparation, cooking, stock ordering and
management, cash handling and till usage).
● Level 2 or over NVQ Qualification or equivalent.
● Qualifications in Level 2 Hygiene, Food Allergens Awareness and Working in Licensed Premises. Willingness to train to Level 3.
● Barista experience, making a range of coffees and hot drinks.
● Understanding of Allergens and dietary requirements.
● Experience of negotiating prices with new suppliers.
● A high regard for customer service and satisfaction.
● Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative and without supervision.
● Staff management experience.
● You need to be enthusiastic, approachable and above all an absolute team player.

Desirable Skills & Experience
● Rota management experience.
● Flexibility to work some weekends & evenings.
● An interest in contemporary art.

Job Title: Design Manager - Major Highways Scheme

Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

Company: A renowned construction and infrastructure firm dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to complex challenges. With a strong track record of success, who specialise in large-scale projects that shape communities and drive progress. They are currently seeking a talented and experienced Design Manager to lead the design process for a prestigious £200 million highways scheme in Oxford.

Role Overview: As the Design Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the design process for the £200+ million highways scheme, serving as the design lead and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality design solutions that meet project requirements and objectives. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, external consultants, and stakeholders to develop innovative design concepts, manage the design process from concept to completion, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards and project specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design team and manage the design process for the £200 million highways scheme, from initial concept development to detailed design and construction documentation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and client representatives to understand project requirements, objectives, and constraints, ensuring alignment of design solutions with project goals.
• Develop and implement innovative design concepts and solutions that optimize functionality, efficiency, and sustainability while adhering to budgetary constraints and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, architects, planners, and environmental specialists, to integrate design elements and ensure seamless project delivery.
• Oversee the preparation and review of design drawings, specifications, and technical documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Manage the design review process, including internal design reviews, client presentations, and regulatory approvals, addressing feedback and resolving design-related issues in a timely manner.
• Monitor design progress and performance against project milestones and budgetary constraints, implementing corrective measures as necessary to mitigate risks and maintain project schedule.
• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence within the design team, promoting innovation, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Design Manager or similar role, with a track record of successfully leading design teams on large-scale infrastructure projects, ideally in the highways sector.
• Strong knowledge of design principles, standards, and practices related to highways and transportation infrastructure, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and resolve complex design-related issues.
• Proficiency in design software and tools, such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, or similar.
• Familiarity with relevant design standards and regulations, including DMRB, Highways England standards, and local authority requirements.
• Previous experience working on highways projects in the UK is highly desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Chance to work on a high-profile infrastructure project that will positively impact the community

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

We are working with a Tier 1 contractor based near Reading to recruit a Design Manager to join the team.

The company are a national brand with an excellent reputation in their chosen marketplace and have excellent long term relationships with clients, subcontractors and the wider supply chain and have a forward thinking approach to staff engagement and there are opportunities to grow and develop your career with them.

The regional office is based near Reading but the geographical area covers the M4 Corridor Reading and Oxford and they target work in the education, public sector, leisure and commercial marketplaces with a mix of negotiated and framework opportunities. Turnover for 2024 has been secured and 2025/6 is almost there so they are now in a position to be highly selective about what type of work they look at.

Current live projects include new build NHS and student schemes in Oxford, SEN schools, Life Sciences schemes, Office and local authority developments ranging from £25 to £90 million on JCT and NEC forms of contract.

The role of design Manager includes early involvement at tender and bid stage, working with the estimating and commercial teams to carry out a detailed and forensic investigation into the scheme and work on the key packages to explore and identify both opportunities and potential issues with critical pathways, carry out ve exercises where needed and use your skills and expertise to create detailed input for the tender and bid packages. You will be responsible for the information flow between client, consultants, subcontractors and your own internal teams and take the lead on the framework schemes.

You will be responsible for taking the scheme from tender, bid including full detailed 2nd stage works, contract award and finally onto site for the construction phase. You will be responsible for management and implementation of the design on site with the project manager and site delivery teams and subcontractors and take responsibility for managing rfi's, change process, cdm regulations etc. through to handover, commissioning.

You will ideally have worked for a tier 1 or larger regional contractor on schemes above £10 million and have experience of both D&B projects and framework negotiations, be able to demonstrate excellent work practices, attention to detail, organisational skills as well as the ability to identify opportunities and potential issues.

They are looking for experienced Design Managers as well as senior staff as part of their controlled growth and development and now is a brilliant time to join the business. They offer a competitive salary and package, hybrid working options, full training and bespoke development packages and the opportunities for advancement are unlimited - they regularly recognise, reward and promote the best internal talent.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.