Catering Manager

Part Of Compass Group Uk&i; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Southampton seeks a Catering Manager. You will oversee kitchen operations, manage teams, and ensure exceptional food quality and service. Applicants should have 2+ years of catering experience, relevant qualifications, and strong financial acumen. This is a full-time role with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital GP and healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Cash rewards

Free wellness classes

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen.
• Ambitious and motivated individual looking to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervising culinary and catering teams.
• Overseeing in-unit catering operations efficiency.
• Communicating with your line manager on KPIs.
• Identifying opportunities for new food concepts.

Skills

Catering experience

Team management

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

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.

Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

1. Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
2. Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
3. Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
4. Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
5. Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
6. Identifying opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales
7. Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
8. Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
9. 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.

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.

About Chartwells

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities across the UK.

Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected to share this commitment. Employment is subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must declare all previous convictions and cautions to assess suitability to work with children.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards on spending
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family

Please note: This role is contracted for 46 weeks per year.