Assistant Catering Manager: Lead Exceptional Food & Service

Compass Group PLC; Manor Park; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal development opportunities

Wellbeing strategy and EAP

Social events and leadership updates

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I, CH&CO client, is seeking an experienced Assistant Catering Manager to lead day-to-day catering operations with a 40-hour week. You will oversee kitchens and service counters, drive service standards and deliver exceptional food experiences for our customers.

You'll manage the team, assist with inventories and budgets, and represent the brand with pride. The role offers development opportunities, training, and a supportive environment within a well-established food-service

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Ability to manage a team and deliver customer-focused service.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

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.

Skills

Experience in similar role

Team management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ambitious and motivated

Job description

Compass Group UK&I, CH&CO client, is seeking an experienced Assistant Catering Manager to lead day-to-day catering operations with a 40-hour week. You will oversee kitchens and service counters, drive service standards and deliver exceptional food experiences for our customers.

You'll manage the team, assist with inventories and budgets, and represent the brand with pride. The role offers development opportunities, training, and a supportive environment within a well-established food-service