Retail & Catering Manager – TESC Wathgill£33,408 per annum | 40 hours per week
We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Retail & Catering Manager to lead a busy, fast-paced operation at TESC Wathgill. This role offers full responsibility for the unit, combining retail, food service, and team leadership, with a strong focus on standards and client relationships.
What You’ll Be DoingManaging the day-to-day retail and catering operation, ensuring smooth service
Delivering high-quality food and a consistently strong customer experience
Leading, motivating, and developing your team
Managing budgets, labour, stock, and financial controls
Driving Health & Safety and Food Safety compliance
Building strong relationships with clients and continuously improving service
Overseeing menu planning, food production, and waste control
About YouExperience in a Unit Manager, Retail Manager, or Catering Manager role
Strong leadership skills in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Confident managing budgets and operational KPIs
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Proactive, organised, and hands-on approach
Level 3 Food Hygiene and relevant catering qualifications (desirable)
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:
Contributory pension scheme
Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, (url removed) and many more
Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
About Us
Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.
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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