Catering Manager

Compass Group PLC; Welton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking an experienced Catering Manager in Welton, UK, to oversee kitchen and service operations part-time (32 hours/week). Responsibilities include ensuring high standards of food preparation and exceptional customer service, managing inventories and budgets, and training culinary teams. The ideal candidate has a minimum of two years’ catering experience, relevant qualifications, and strong leadership skills. Opportunities for growth and employee recognition are offered in this role.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Wellbeing strategy with Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Preparing food to the highest standards.
• Supervising culinary and catering teams.
• Overseeing all in-unit catering operations efficiently.
• Communicating with line manager to monitor KPIs.
• Maintaining a positive brand image for Compass Group UK&I.
• Identifying opportunities for new food or service concepts.
• Liaising between customers and culinary/service teams.
• Training teams and leading by example.
• Implementing Health & Safety standards compliance.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

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 part time basis, contracted to 32 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.

• 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

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts

• 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
• 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