Catering Manager - Cambridge

Chartwells; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead catering operations in Cambridge. In this fast-paced role, you'll ensure outstanding service, manage a motivated team, and oversee budgets while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. Join a leader in the catering industry and grow your career with amazing perks and development opportunities.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards programme

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Catering Manager or similar role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day catering service, ensuring exceptional quality.
• Lead and motivate a team to deliver operational excellence.
• Monitor budgets, control costs, and drive profitability.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Plan and deliver high-quality menus for events and daily service.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational abilities

Communication

Financial awareness

Passion for food

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:

• 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

The Role
We are seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead our catering operations at a prestigious site in Cambridge. This is a fast-paced role that requires strong leadership, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day catering service, ensuring exceptional quality and presentation
  
• Lead and motivate a team to deliver operational excellence
  
• Monitor budgets, control costs, and drive profitability
  
• Maintain compliance with food safety, health & safety, and hygiene regulations
  
• Work closely with clients to meet expectations and exceed service standards
  
• Plan and deliver high-quality menus for events and daily service
  

About You

• Previous experience as a Catering Manager or similar role (ideally within contract catering)
  
• Strong leadership and team management skills
  
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
  
• Financial and commercial awareness
  
• A passion for food, service, and customer satisfaction
  

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!