Catering Manager

Compass Group UK; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Catering Manager to oversee all catering operations. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of catering experience, strong management skills, and a passion for great food and customer service. This full-time role involves preparing food, supervising teams, and ensuring compliance with health standards, as well as identifying opportunities for service innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience required.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Passion for great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams for impeccable customer service.
• Oversee efficiency of all in-unit catering operations.
• Communicate regularly with line manager on targets.
• Represent company and maintain a positive brand image.
• Identify opportunities for new food or service concepts.
• Liaise with customers to exceed expectations.
• Support and train teams to excel in their roles.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Customer service

Team management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Financial acumen

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We're recruiting an experienced Catering 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 DINE on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Catering 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 :
• Sun :

Could you shine as DINE's next Catering Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying :

Your key responsibilities will include :

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
• Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Identifying opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales
• Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

Our ideal Catering Manager will :

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Have a minimum of two years of catering experience
• Have experience managing teams in a similar role
• Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706 / 1 and 2
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

Personality behind every plate

Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. That's why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030.

Our secret ingredient - our people!

If you've got what it takes to join some of the food service industry's best and brightest, we want to hear from you. Chefs, customer assistants, support and office roles : explore our live vacancies today.

Job Reference : com / 2910 / 40870001 / 52771655 / BU #DINE

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!