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Catering Manager - Aylesford

Compass Group

England

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 40,000

Full time

20 days ago

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Job summary

Join a leading provider of catering services in the education sector, where you will manage daily operations and ensure exceptional service delivery. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team, enhance customer satisfaction, and maintain high standards of food safety and quality. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on nourishing young minds and bodies. With a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values your contributions and empowers you to grow your career. If you are passionate about catering and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free onsite parking
Contributory pension scheme
Digital GP access
Exclusive travel discounts
Food shop discounts
Cinema ticket discounts
Cash rewards for spending
Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

  • Experience in managing large scale hospitality events.
  • Proven experience in managing successful teams in a catering environment.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise unit operations while ensuring quality service and compliance.
  • Manage daily catering services and drive the Net Zero strategy.

Skills

Team Management
Customer Service
Food Safety
Financial Acumen
Communication Skills

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2
City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Tools

IT Literacy

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • Monday to Friday, 06:30 - 14:30
  • Term time only
  • Free onsite parking
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
  • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
  • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and many more
  • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
  • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
  • Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
  • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
  • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

To organise and supervise the unit in accordance with and to the standards required by Compass Group UK & Ireland, the contract specification and statutory Regulations. To be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the unit under their control providing a quality service. Responsible for the preparation, cooking and service of food to agreed standards and specification. To ensure the efficient and economic use is made of all resources, including stock, team members and company assets.

What you'll be doing

You will be providing outstanding service to the staff and customers whilst guiding and motivating your team to be the best they can possibly be. The Catering Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of a full catering services, food safety, health & safety along with driving our Net Zero strategy.

You will enhance sales and provide our customers with great service. You will need to build an excellent relationship with the client making sure their needs as well as contractual needs are met to the highest standard possible.

Desirable
  • Management of large scale hospitality events
  • Proven experience in managing successful teams in a similar environment
  • NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
  • Basic Food Hygiene certificate
  • Experience of leading and managing a small team of people
  • Minimum 2 years catering experience
  • Excellent financial acumen
  • I.T literate

Please note: This role is contracted to 42.6 weeks per year.

About Us

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, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/0403/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/SU Schools

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!

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