Assistant Catering Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Assistant Catering Manager who is passionate about food and customer service. This part-time role offers the chance to oversee catering operations, manage a team, and ensure exceptional dining experiences. With a focus on individual growth and recognition, this position is perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to develop their careers in hospitality. If you have a knack for motivating others and a commitment to excellence, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with team and manager to exceed expectations.
• Assist with managing inventories and budgets.
• Train and support teams to excel in their roles.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Inventory Management

Education

Experience in Catering Management

Job description

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Job Introduction

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 Restaurant Associates on a part time basis, contracted to 32 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.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 4 out of 7 days

Could you shine as Restaurant Associates's next Assistant Catering Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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

Our ideal Assistant Catering Manager will:

• 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

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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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!