Assistant Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality services company in Hatfield is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee catering and service operations. This role involves managing a team, ensuring exceptional customer service, and delivering incredible food experiences. Candidates should have previous experience in a similar role and strong communication skills. This position offers opportunities for career progression in a company that values diversity and individual growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Must have experience managing teams.
• Ambitious and motivated individual looking to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Liaising between the team and manager to meet expectations.
• Motivating the team to stay on task.
• Assisting with inventory management and budget monitoring.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Team management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Motivation

Job description

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Job Introduction

We're recruiting an experienced Assistant 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 Restaurant Associates on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week.

As an Assistant 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 pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat: Full-time (Days)
• Sun: Full-time (Days)

Could you shine as Restaurant Associates's next Assistant 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 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

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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!