Assistant Catering Manager

Gather & Gather UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Assistant Catering Manager. In this role, you will oversee catering operations and ensure the delivery of exceptional food experiences while managing a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in this field, excellent communication and organizational skills, and a passion for customer service. This full-time position offers opportunities for personal development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Wellbeing strategy and Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High-street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team effectively.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are vital.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between the team and manager to exceed expectations.
• Motivate the team to keep everyone on task.
• Assist in managing inventories and monitoring budgets.
• Process payments and manage tills.
• Support and train teams, leading from the front.

Skills

Passionate about exceptional customer service

Experience managing teams

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Motivated individual

Job description

We’re recruiting an experienced Assistant 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 an Assistant Catering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. 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.

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 great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high‑street discount vouchers

Shift Patterns

Variable shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaising between the team and manager to ensure we continually exceed expectations
• Motivating the team to keep everyone on task
• Assisting the manager with managing inventories, monitoring budgets and implementing action plans
• Managing the tills and processing payments
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Assisting with paperwork when required
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image

Ideal Assistant Catering Manager

• Be passionate about exceptional customer service
• Have previous experience in a similar role
• Have experience managing teams
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

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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 our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!