Catering Manager

Compass Group PLC; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee all catering and service operations. Responsibilities include ensuring high food quality, managing teams, and driving sales through innovative food concepts. Candidates must have at least two years of experience, team management skills, and relevant certifications. This position offers full-time work and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Great operational training

Life assurance scheme

Personal development opportunities

Wellbeing strategy

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience required.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role is essential.
• Brilliant financial acumen is a must.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Oversee culinary and catering teams.
• Manage inventories and budgets efficiently.
• Communicate with line manager on KPIs.
• Represent company and maintain a positive brand image.
• Identify new food or service concepts to drive sales.
• Train and support team members.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Team management

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Motivated to upskill

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 CH&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 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. Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

Benefits

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Shift Pattern

• Mon: Mornings
• Tues: Mornings
• Weds: Mornings
• Thurs: Mornings
• Fri: Mornings
• Sat:
• Sun:

Please note: This role is contracted to 45 weeks per year

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service

Qualifications

• 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