Catering Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Catering Manager to lead their team in delivering exceptional dining experiences in a healthcare setting. This role involves overseeing patient dining, maintaining high standards of food quality and service, and managing a motivated team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in catering management, with a passion for customer satisfaction and the ability to drive continuous improvement. Join a supportive and dynamic environment where your contributions can make a real impact in healthcare. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their career in catering management.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Strong background in managing catering operations and teams.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient dining and staff feeding services.
• Manage and develop a motivated catering team.
• Ensure financial targets and budgets are met.

Skills

Management Experience

Time Management

Customer Focus

Leadership & Development

Financial Acumen

Adaptability

Stakeholder Management

IT Proficiency

Education

1+ years of experience as a Catering Manager or equivalent

Job description

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Job Introduction

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences in a healthcare setting? Due to our continued growth and expansion across all of our Healthcare Portfolios we are seeking dedicated Catering Managers to lead our catering team on a Fixed Term Contract initially, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, service, and patient care.

About the Role

As Catering Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing patient dining and staff feeding services, ensuring consistently high standards in food production and service delivery. Your role will involve managing and developing your team, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring financial, operational, and contractual targets are met.

Key Responsibilities:

Service Excellence:

• Prioritise patient dining, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals.
• Maintain high standards in food preparation, cooking, and service.
• Implement measures for continuous improvement, addressing feedback proactively.
• Oversee hospitality and events, ensuring quality and consistency.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Manage and develop a motivated and skilled catering team.
• Provide hands-on training, coaching, and support to maintain service excellence.
• Ensure employees have the necessary resources to perform at a high standard.
• Monitor performance, addressing concerns in line with company policies.

Client & Customer Engagement:

• Build strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met.
• Regularly review patient feedback and take action to improve satisfaction scores.
• Engage directly with patients and staff to gain insights and drive enhancements.

Financial & Commercial Management:

• Ensure financial targets, including budgets and cost controls, are met.
• Manage inventory, ordering, stock levels, and waste control efficiently.
• Oversee administration and month-end financial processes.

Health & Safety Compliance:

• Ensure a safe, hygienic kitchen environment that meets all health and safety standards.
• Complete audits and follow up on action points to maintain compliance.

What We're Looking For:

• Management Experience: Strong background in managing catering operations and teams.
• Time Management: Ability to plan effectively and meet deadlines.
• Customer Focus: Passion for delivering outstanding patient and customer experiences.
• Leadership & Development: Skilled in coaching, training, and motivating teams.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of budgeting, cost control, and commercial awareness.
• Adaptability: Able to handle change in a fast-paced environment.
• Stakeholder Management: Capable of building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• IT Proficiency: Comfortable using IT systems for operations management.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Ideally 1+ years of experience as a Catering Manager or equivalent.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Strong client relationship management abilities.
• Experience in financial and cost control management.
• Commitment to high standards of food quality, hygiene, and service.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a healthcare environment.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive and dynamic team culture.

If you are a results-driven, passionate catering professional ready to take on a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you!