<div><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>In return, you’ll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.</p><p>Could you shine as Asda’s next Catering Manager?</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Preparing delicious food to the highest standards</li><li>Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service</li><li>Overseeing the efficiency of all in‑unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans</li><li>Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets</li><li>Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image</li><li>Identifying opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales</li><li>Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations</li><li>Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role</li><li>Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Be passionate about great‑tasting food and exceptional customer service</li><li>Have a minimum of two years of catering experience</li><li>Have experience managing teams in a similar role</li><li>Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2</li><li>Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate</li><li>Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen</li><li>Have excellent communication and organisational skills</li><li>Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes</li><li>Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits</li><li>Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more</li><li>Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and many more</li><li>Up to 44% off cinema tickets</li><li>Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands</li><li>Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes</li><li>Share all discounts and offers with friends and families</li></ul><p>About Us As part of Compass you’ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues.</p><p>Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK’s biggest businesses.</p><p>Job Reference: com/2705/87212001/52810287/SU One Retail 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.</p><p>We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members.</p><p>We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive because diversity is our strength</p></div>