Salary: 34,700.00 per annum
Shift hours: Full Time
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:
* Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:30
* Contributory pension scheme
* Growth through Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
* Quick access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
* Discounts on food shop with Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets
* Cash rewards for spending on a wide range of brands
* Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
* Share all discounts and offers with friends and families
About the Role
We’re currently recruiting a dedicated Area Catering Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations on a full‑time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.
As an Area Catering Manager, your purpose is to develop and lead a team of managers within a geographical region. You will provide exceptional service to our clients and manage the employee life cycle, client and contractual relationships in a commercial manner ensuring compliance with company policies. You will drive foodservice solutions that exceed customer requirements while delivering key financial targets and contract specifications.
Key Responsibilities
* Delivery of student engagement sessions
* Adherence to all client and company policies
* Delivery and management of labour strategy in line with contract specifications
* Delivery of all HSE requirements, both contractually and legislatively
* Monitoring and delivery of contractual and internal KPIs, identifying and helping develop continuous improvements
* Develop and maintain client relationships
* Achievement of financial budgets
* Training and development of all employees
* Maintain & monitor food standards to ensure adherence to brand standards & company policy
* Assist in the development of strategies for growth and retention
* Ensure the implementation of governance and communication strategies
Essential Qualifications
* Good Chef skills
* Driving Licence and current driver’s licence
* Welsh speaking
* Good knowledge and experience of working with food
* People management
* Results orientation
* Proven experience in managing successful teams remotely
* Multi‑site operational experience in a similar role
* Experience of leading and managing teams to deliver results
* Track record of growing sales and retaining business
* Foodservice or similar background
* Previous budget management and/or profit & loss responsibility
* Ability to communicate effectively to senior stakeholders
* Chef background
Desirable
* Experience of managing catering services, including contract catering delivery
* Experience in highly commercial and price‑sensitive markets
* Formal catering qualification
About Us
Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has focused on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children’s Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Equal Opportunities Statement
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!
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