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Job Title


Operations Shift Manager


Company : Dnata Catering UK


Location : Isleworth, London


Created : 2025-06-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

dnata Catering UK is the worlds largest inflight caterer.Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.Now spanning more than 60 global locations, we continue to invest in growing our business through technology, new facilities and acquisitions.Were growing where our customers want us to.Our Shift Manger will pro-actively manage the daily operation, with responsibility for the delivery of safety cost, quality, compliance and people KPIs in line with company, legal and airline standards.To be actively involved and maintain an effective and productive team which focuses achievement on results and develops and sustains effective customer relationships.Key Responsibilities of a Shit Manager: Highly motivated and driven in maintaining the highest standards in quality, food safety, HACCP and Health & Safety.Pro-actively investigating all accidents/incidents/delays to determine the root cause and put in place the appropriate solutions to eradicate further reoccurrences.To ensure work is completed according to daily work schedule and all costs are within agreed targets and any issues escalated to Operations Manager when necessary.Work in collaboration with Shift Supervisor to ensure that rosters, work schedules and teams are managed effectively and in a fair and transparent method.Ensure all material and product and related costs are allocated and effectively managed within budget and to deadlines.Able to manage targets and ability to demonstrate their impact on business performance.Championing change initiatives and improvements with OPS Ex Ensure standards of external and internal customer service are met and use of effective pro-active commutation with all internal and external key stakeholders is maintained.Adhering to all Legislation, Company Policy and Compliance standards are met.Providing Leadership, coaching and training to the team and dealing with any employee relations issues according to Company policy.What do we need from you? Problem solving skills.Stakeholder management.Computer literate- Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel Evidenced people management experience e.g.dealing with performance issues, holidays, rosters and absence management Experience of a fast moving and changing shop floor environment such as manufacturing, logistics, or FMCG An understanding of cost and control management Attention to detail and accuracy Good organisation skills and flexibility Finally, what's in it for you? An opportunity to be part of a global family.Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site Free tea and coffee whilst on shift 60 towards both, dental and optical cover through our Simply health Cash Plan 150 if you Refer a Friend Discounted gym membership at over 2000 gyms nationwide Cycle to Work Scheme Opportunity to enhance your learning through our inhouse apprenticeship programme Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers counselling If you believe your skills and experience align with what we're looking for, we encourage you to apply wed love to hear from you!