Catering Manager - Crewe

jobs24.co.uk; Crewe; 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 deliver exceptional food experiences. This role offers the opportunity to progress your career while working in a dynamic environment that values individuality and rewards excellence. As a Catering Manager, you will oversee operations, manage teams, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Join a company that prioritizes employee growth and offers competitive pay, great perks, and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development. If you have a passion for food and exceptional customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Learning and Development Opportunities

Great Perks

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience required.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams for impeccable service.
• Oversee catering operations, managing inventories and budgets.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Management

Financial Acumen

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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. 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 our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
3. Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit 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 ensure we continue to exceed expectations
8. Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
9. Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
2. Have a minimum of two years of catering experience
3. Have experience managing teams in a similar role
4. Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
5. Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
6. Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen
7. Have excellent communication and organisational skills
8. Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

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.