Overview
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 CH&CO on a full‑time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences.
Job Reference
Job Reference: com/2003/42303001/52798114/BU
Benefits and Development Opportunities
* Great operational training and development
* Life assurance scheme
* Personal development and training opportunities – we are passionate about our growing team
* A wellbeing strategy, including access to concepts to drive sales
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Regular social events and communication with leaders
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Access to high‑street discount vouchers
Qualifications
* Passionate about 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
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare delicious food to the highest standards
* Supervise culinary and catering teams 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 the 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
* Liaise between customers and the culinary and service teams to exceed expectations
* Support and train teams, leading from the front to enable excellence in their roles
* Implement and review Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams
Shift Pattern
* Mon: Mornings
* Tues: Mornings
* Weds: Mornings
* Thurs: Mornings
* Fri: Mornings
* Sat: (unspecified)
* Sun: (unspecified)
* This role is contracted to 44.6 weeks per year.
EEO Statement
CH&CO, a part of 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 team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!
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