Catering Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and hospitality is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee operations in London. The role involves leading a team, managing service quality, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Join a vibrant team and enjoy opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £55,000

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative culture focused on quality and creativity

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a catering or hospitality management role.
• Strong understanding of food service operations.
• Excellent organisational and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a passionate catering team.
• Manage stock, rotas, and budgets to meet targets.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Customer service

Job description

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Job Description

Compass Group is proud to deliver legendary food and hospitality experiences at some of the UK’s most treasured cultural and heritage sites. We believe in creating memorable moments through outstanding service and a genuine passion for what we do.

We are currently seeking an experienced and driven Catering Manager to lead our food and beverage operation in London.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Catering Manager, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day catering operation across our public café, retail outlets, and events. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, training, and inspiring a passionate catering team
• Ensuring smooth and efficient service throughout the site
• Managing stock, rotas, and budgets to meet commercial targets
• Upholding food safety and hygiene standards at all times
• Working closely with the client to meet expectations and enhance the visitor experience

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in a catering or hospitality management role
• A proactive, hands-on leader who leads by example
• Strong understanding of food service operations and commercial awareness
• Excellent organisational and people skills
• A passion for delivering high-quality food and outstanding service in a visitor-focused environment

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a vibrant and supportive team. We offer:

• Competitive salary up to £55,000
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A collaborative culture focused on quality, creativity, and innovation

About Us

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!

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services

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