Catering Manager — Education Food Service Leader

Chartwells Schools; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells is recruiting an experienced Catering Manager to oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a full-time basis. You will manage kitchens and service counters, ensuring exceptional food quality and customer service, with shifts Mon-Fri and a 43.6-week year.

The role offers progression within a company that invests in its people and rewards excellent performance. Strong leadership and financial skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of catering experience.
• NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
• Demonstrate strong financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervising culinary and catering teams to deliver impeccable food and customer service.
• Overseeing in-unit catering operations, including inventories and budgets.
• Communicating KPIs and targets with your line manager.
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Identifying opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales.
• Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to exceed expectations.
• Training teams and leading from the front to enable excellence.
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards across all catering and service teams.

Skills

Catering management

Team supervision

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Health & Safety

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Chartwells is recruiting an experienced Catering Manager to oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a full-time basis. You will manage kitchens and service counters, ensuring exceptional food quality and customer service, with shifts Mon-Fri and a 43.6-week year.

The role offers progression within a company that invests in its people and rewards excellent performance. Strong leadership and financial skills are essential.