Assistant Catering Manager

Eurest UK; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Assistant Catering Manager to oversee catering operations and ensure exceptional customer service. You will manage team performance, assist in budgeting, and maintain quality service standards. Ideal candidates have prior management experience, excellent communication, and organisational skills. This full-time role requires working days from Monday to Friday. Competitive salary and support in personal development are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role required.
• Strong communication and organisational skills essential.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee catering and service operations effectively.
• Manage inventories, budgets, and streamline processes.
• Support team training and maintain service standards.

Skills

Customer service

Team management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Motivation

Job description

Assistant Catering Manager – Eurest UK

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 37.5 hours per week.

Shift Pattern

• Mon – Full‑time (Days)
• Tues – Full‑time (Days)
• Weds – Full‑time (Days)
• Thurs – Full‑time (Days)
• Fri – Full‑time (Days)

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

Job Reference: com/0112/40257001/52778416/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!