Assistant Catering Manager

Gather & Gather UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Nottingham seeks an experienced Assistant Catering Manager to oversee operations and ensure exceptional food experiences. You will motivate your team, manage budgets, and represent the brand positively. Ideal candidates will have team management experience and a passion for customer service. This full-time role offers great benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal development opportunities

Wellbeing strategy

High street discount vouchers

Free meals

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Experience managing teams is essential.
• Passion for exceptional customer service is a must.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with team and manager to exceed expectations.
• Motivate the team to stay on task.
• Manage inventories and monitor budgets.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Team management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Motivation and ambition

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

• 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
• Free meals

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

Could you shine as CH&CO’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

Job Reference: com/2710/48135001/52771334/BU #Gather and Gather

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!