Catering Manager - Bishop's Stortford College

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school is seeking a Catering Manager to lead daily operations at Bishop's Stortford College. This role encompasses overseeing service quality, team management, and compliance with food safety regulations, providing a rewarding opportunity in a vibrant educational setting.

Benefits

Free meals

Free on-site gym

Onsite free car parking

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-volume catering, preferably in education or hospitality.
• Hands-on leader with strong communication and team skills.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dining operations for all age groups.
• Lead and support a team of 30-40 staff members.
• Ensure food quality and compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Development

Allergen Management

Operational Excellence

Job description

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Job Introduction

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:

• Free meals
• Free on-site gym
• Onsite free car 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, Booking.com 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

Catering Manager - Bishop's Stortford College

We are seeking a Catering Manager to lead the day-to-day core feeding operation at Bishop's Stortford College, a prestigious independent school with nursery, pre-prep, prep, and upper school pupils.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily dining operations, ensuring excellent service and smooth delivery across all age groups.
• Lead, support, and develop a team of 30-40 staff, including a dotted line to the Head Chef.
• Work in close collaboration with the Executive Chef to uphold food quality and consistency.
• Ensure theme days, events marketing calendar are executed at a high standard.
• Be a visible leader during key service times, actively engaging with students, staff, and stakeholders.
• Ensure robust allergen management and compliance with all food safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and accountability for financial procedures, stock, and labour.
• Support the delivery of holiday lets and summer events as part of the wider operational remit.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience managing catering in a high-volume environment, ideally in education or hospitality.
• A confident and hands-on leader with excellent communication and team development skills.
• Strong understanding of allergen procedures, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced setting.

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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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!