Boarding House Kitchen Manager: Lead & Elevate Dining

Compass Group UK; Rugby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Compass Group UK is recruiting a Kitchen Manager to lead the catering operation within one Rugby School boarding house. You will work closely with pupils, house staff and your team to deliver great food and service every day.

This role combines culinary leadership, people management and operational responsibility across meals from breakfast to supper, with opportunities to influence menus and develop your team in a prestigious boarding environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Manager, Catering Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef or similar leadership role.
• Experience leading teams within a busy catering environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, allergen management and HACCP procedures.
• Food Hygiene qualification.
• Experience managing budgets, stock control and labour costs.
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day boarding house catering operations and ensure high standards.
• Lead and develop the catering team, manage stock and budgets.
• Maintain food safety standards and ensure excellent dining experiences for pupils, staff and visitors.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety HACCP

Budget management

Allergen management

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Compass Group UK is recruiting a Kitchen Manager to lead the catering operation within one Rugby School boarding house. You will work closely with pupils, house staff and your team to deliver great food and service every day.

This role combines culinary leadership, people management and operational responsibility across meals from breakfast to supper, with opportunities to influence menus and develop your team in a prestigious boarding environment.