Catering Manager - Asda

One Retail; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Catering Manager to lead culinary teams and enhance customer experiences. This role involves overseeing catering operations, ensuring top-notch food quality, and managing team performance. You will be part of a company that values diversity and invests in your career development. With competitive pay and great perks, this is an exciting opportunity to elevate your catering career in a thriving environment. Join us to make a difference in food service and customer satisfaction!

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Learning Opportunities

Career Progression

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of catering experience in a managerial role.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee catering operations and ensure food quality.
• Manage budgets and monitor KPIs for performance.

Skills

Catering Management

Customer Service

Financial Acumen

Team Leadership

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2

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 a major High Street brand 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 employees who go beyond the plate.

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

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

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
2. Supervising culinary and catering teams to ensure impeccable food and customer service
3. Overseeing the efficiency of all 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 exceed expectations
8. Supporting and training teams, leading from the front to enable excellence
9. Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance

Our ideal Catering Manager will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and customer service
• Have at least two years of catering experience
• Experience managing teams in similar roles
• Hold NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Demonstrate strong financial acumen
• Have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Be ambitious and motivated, always seeking to upskill

Join us at Compass to help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across around 6,000 venues. Grow your career with industry leader, enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and unmatched learning opportunities at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2904/71846001/52735849/BU #One Retail

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and advance in their careers. We celebrate diversity and strive to build a culture where all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive, because diversity is our strength!