Assistant Catering Manager: Lead Food Service & Team Growth

Lodestone House; Brighton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Assistant Catering Manager to oversee Chartwells catering and service operations on a full-time basis. The role focuses on delivering exceptional food experiences, leading teams, and upholding brand standards across kitchens and service counters.

We offer opportunities for progression within a company that values individuals and their development, with a strong emphasis on customer service and team performance.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Customer service

Team management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ambitious/upskilling

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Assistant Catering Manager to oversee Chartwells catering and service operations on a full-time basis. The role focuses on delivering exceptional food experiences, leading teams, and upholding brand standards across kitchens and service counters.

We offer opportunities for progression within a company that values individuals and their development, with a strong emphasis on customer service and team performance.