Assistant Catering Manager

Eurest; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking an experienced Assistant Catering Manager to oversee operations and ensure exceptional food experiences. The role involves motivating the team, managing inventories, and training staff to achieve customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in team management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for food service. Join a company that values diversity and offers opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience in managing teams.
• Ambitious and motivated individual always looking to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Liaising between the team and manager to exceed expectations.
• Motivating the team to stay on task.
• Assisting the manager with managing inventories and budgets.
• Managing tills and processing payments.
• Supporting and training teams.
• Assisting with paperwork when required.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Team management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

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 Eurest 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.

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts.

Could you shine as Eurest's next Assistant Catering Manager? Here’s what you need to know before applying.

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 Candidate

• 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

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet‑positive catering.

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We’re people‑powered at Eurest. It’s an understatement to say that we’re passionate about what we do, which is why we’re committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us – could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting.

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!