Assistant Manager - Lead Catering & Team Excellence

Compass Group UK

Northampton

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 34,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension
Career Pathways
Digital GP access
Travel discounts
Grocery discounts
Cinema tickets
Cash rewards
Wellness classes
Friend & family discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an experienced Assistant Manager for a major High Street brand. You will oversee catering and service operations, ensure smooth kitchen and counter performance, and support excellent food experiences on a full-time basis contracted to 40 hours per week.

You will mentor teams, manage inventories and budgets, handle tills, and help deliver exceptional customer service while upholding the brand's standards.

Qualifications

  • Experience in a similar role within catering or retail.
  • Proven ability to manage teams and deliver great customer service.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Liaise between the team and manager to exceed expectations.
  • Motivate the team and keep everyone on task.
  • Assist with inventories, budgets, and action plans.
  • Manage tills and process payments.
  • Train and lead teams to excel in their roles.
  • Support with paperwork as required.
  • Represent Compass Group UK&I and maintain a positive brand image.

Skills

Customer service
Team leadership
Communication
Organisational skills
Ambitious

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an experienced Assistant Manager for a major High Street brand. You will oversee catering and service operations, ensure smooth kitchen and counter performance, and support excellent food experiences on a full-time basis contracted to 40 hours per week.

You will mentor teams, manage inventories and budgets, handle tills, and help deliver exceptional customer service while upholding the brand's standards.

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