Assistant Catering Manager

Compass Group; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking an experienced Assistant Catering Manager in Silverstone, UK. You will oversee catering operations, ensuring exceptional food experiences and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include managing teams, supporting training, and handling budgets. Ideal candidates are passionate about service and possess excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers career progression within an organization that values its employees.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Catering Manager or similar role.
• Ability to motivate and manage teams effectively.
• Strong communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of kitchens and service counters.
• Motivate the team to exceed expectations.
• Assist with inventory management and budget monitoring.
• Manage transaction processes at tills.
• Support and train team members in their roles.
• Represent Compass Group and maintain a positive brand image.

Skills

Passion for customer service

Team management experience

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Motivated and ambitious

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: Other

Could you shine as Eurest'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

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

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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!