Join Our Team as a Catering Manager!
Are you passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service? We are looking for an experienced Catering Manager to oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for a major High Street brand. This is a full-time position, contracted for 40 hours per week.
As our Catering Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly, delivering truly incredible food experiences. In return, you’ll have the chance to advance your catering career with a company that values its people, celebrates individuality, and recognizes those who go above and beyond.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
* Supervise our culinary and catering teams to ensure 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 exceed expectations.
* Support and train our teams, leading from the front to ensure everyone excels in their role.
* Implement and review Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.
What We’re Looking For
Our ideal Catering Manager will:
* Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
* Have a minimum of two years of catering experience.
* Have experience managing teams in a similar role.
* Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2.
* Possess a Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
* Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen.
* Exhibit excellent communication and organizational skills.
* Be an ambitious and motivated individual eager to upskill.
Why Join Compass Group?
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 enjoy:
* Competitive pay
* Great perks
* Unrivalled opportunities for learning and development
At Compass Group UK&I, we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work. 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!