Assistant Catering Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering firm is seeking an experienced Assistant Catering Manager in Solihull, UK. The role focuses on overseeing catering and service operations while ensuring exceptional food experiences. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and prior experience in similar roles. The position offers a full-time contract of 40 hours per week, with variable shifts. Join a company committed to employee growth and diversity, where you can advance your catering career.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are necessary.
• Motivated individuals looking to upskill are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between the team and manager to exceed expectations.
• Motivate the team to keep everyone on task.
• Assist with managing inventories and budgets.
• Manage tills and process payments.
• Support and train teams to excel in their roles.
• Assist with paperwork when required.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Team management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

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 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:

• 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

Job Reference: com/0212/93488001/52778474/BU #Eurest

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!