Catering Manager – Kendrew Barracks£30,000 per annum | 37.5 hours per weekDo you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love working with people, and have a passion for great food? We're looking for an experienced Catering Manager to join our team at Kendrew Barracks. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic setting, leading a motivated team and delivering exceptional service every day.What you'll be doing:Leading and inspiring your team to deliver outstanding food and customer serviceDriving efficiency across all catering operations – from stock management to budgets and action planningOverseeing stock levels and ordering across multiple sitesAccurately completing weekly and monthly accountsCarrying out internal audits to ensure compliance with company standards and legislationWorking closely with the General Manager and Military teams to achieve targets and KPIsSpotting opportunities to introduce new services and drive salesActing as the key link between customers and our teams to maintain a high standard of serviceCoaching, developing, and supporting your team to help them excelMaintaining the highest levels of Health & Safety compliance across all areasWhat we're looking for:A natural leader with excellent communication and organisational skillsAt least 2 years' management experience in a similar role or sectorA strong background in food service operations and customer careGreat financial acumen with experience managing budgets and stockAmbitious, motivated, and passionate about continuous improvementA team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environmentWhat's in it for you?We truly value our people – that's why we offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including:A contributory pension schemeCareer development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesAccess to a Digital GP for you and your family, plus wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and moreSupermarket savings with Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and other retailersUp to 44% off cinema tickets for the latest blockbustersCash rewards on your everyday spending with a wide range of brandsFree wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes to help you rechargeThe ability to share discounts and benefits with friends and familyAbout us:We're ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland. As the Defence, Government, and Energy sector of Compass, we proudly support over 250 military establishments, government sites, and secure facilities across the UK. We believe in delivering not just food, but a service that makes people feel valued.At Compass, diversity is our strength – we celebrate individuality and provide equal opportunities for all colleagues to thrive and grow.