We’re recruiting an experienced Catering Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for a major High Street brand on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare delicious food to the highest standards
- Supervise our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
- Oversee the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
- Communicate regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
- Represent Compass Group UK&I and maintain a positive brand image
- Identify opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales
- Liaise between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
- Support and train our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
- Implement and review Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams
Qualifications
- Passion for great‑tasting food and exceptional customer service
- Minimum of two years of catering experience
- Experience managing teams in a similar role
- NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
- Basic Food Hygiene certificate
- Brilliant financial acumen
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ambitious and motivated, always looking to upskill
Benefits
- Contributory pension scheme
- 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
- Discounts on groceries: Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets
- Cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- Share discounts and offers with friends and families
About Us
As part of Compass you’ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues.
Join us to grow your career with the industry leader and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivaled opportunities for learning and development at one of the UK’s biggest businesses.
EEO Statement
- We’re committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential and thrive. Diversity is our strength.
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Job Reference: com/2705/73856001/52810274/SU
