Assistant Kitchen Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Rugby is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to oversee catering operations. The ideal candidate will be passionate about customer service, have managerial experience, and possess strong communication skills. This full-time role offers a chance to grow within the organization while managing a dedicated team and ensuring high-quality food experiences.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Growth opportunities with Career Pathways

Digital GP access and healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Passionate about exceptional customer service.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience managing teams.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ambitious and motivated individual looking to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Liaising between the team and manager to exceed expectations.
• Motivating the team to stay on task.
• Assisting the manager with managing inventories and budgets.
• Managing the tills and processing payments.
• Supporting and training teams, leading from the front.
• Assisting with paperwork when required.
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image.

Job description

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

Job Introduction

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

We\'re recruiting an experienced Assistant Kitchen 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 Chartwells on a full time basis.

As an Assistant Kitchen 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: 5 out of 7 days

Please note: This role is contracted to 40 weeks per year

Could you shine as Chartwells\'s next Assistant Kitchen 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 Kitchen 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

About Us

As part of Compass you\'ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK\'s biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/0909/76405001/52758281/R/SU #Independent

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!