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Are you an experienced and dynamic Catering Manager looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a proactive and innovative leader.
As the Catering Manager, you will have full operational responsibility for catering services across the contract. You will lead a large, dedicated team, ensuring high standards of service delivery while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and exceptional client service.
What You'll Be Doing
* Oversee and manage the day-to-day catering and cleaning services, ensuring operational excellence.
* Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with the client and key stakeholders.
* Lead, motivate, and manage a large team across multiple service lines.
* Drive service innovation and proactively identify and develop organic growth opportunities.
* Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
* Monitor budgets, control costs, and ensure financial performance targets are met.
* Deliver consistently high standards of customer satisfaction and service quality.
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience as a catering manager managing high volume catering operation.
* Strong background in building and maintaining successful client relationships.
* A proactive and innovative mindset, with a focus on service improvement and growth.
* Excellent leadership and team management skills – able to inspire, develop, and lead large teams.
* Financial and commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets and driving efficiencies.
* Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills.
Benefits
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
* Contributory pension scheme
* Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
* Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
* Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
* Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
* Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
* You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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