Catering Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Frimley; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Catering Manager for the SC Johnson site in Frimley. The successful candidate will lead a team, manage budgets, and ensure high standards of food quality and service. This role offers a competitive salary of £38,000 per annum and a Monday‑Friday schedule, promoting a great work-life balance. The position provides access to an on-site gym and the opportunity to work with a global brand in a high-profile corporate environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to an onsite gym

Monday-Friday working pattern

Qualifications

• Previous experience in contract catering is highly desirable.
• Strong people-focused leadership skills.
• Ability to analyse data and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of chefs and front-of-house staff.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental regulations.
• Manage budgets and commercial targets.
• Build strong client relationships and produce monthly reports.
• Maintain high standards in food quality and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

People management

Data analysis

Job description

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Job Introduction

Catering Manager - Eurest at SC Johnson (Frimley)

£38,000 per annum | Monday‑Friday

Eurest is looking for an experienced Catering Manager to lead the catering operation at SC Johnson in Frimley. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands‑on, people‑focused leader who is passionate about great food, outstanding service, and driving performance.

The role:

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of chefs and front‑of‑house staff to deliver exceptional food and service
• Take full accountability for Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) compliance and financial performance
• Manage budgets, costs, and commercial targets, using data to make informed, strategic decisions
• Build strong client relationships, attending client meetings and producing monthly reporting packs
• Maintain high standards across food quality, service delivery, and customer experience

About you:

• Previous experience in contract catering is highly desirable
• A confident, hands‑on leader with a strong people focus
• Commercially and strategically minded, with the ability to analyse data and drive improvements
• Professional, organised, and comfortable working directly with senior clients

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary of £38,000 per annum
• Monday‑Friday working pattern - excellent work‑life balance
• Access to an onsite gym
• Opportunity to work with a global brand in a high‑profile corporate environment

If you’re a dynamic Catering Manager who thrives on leading teams, building client relationships, and delivering excellence every day, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet‑positive catering.

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We’re people‑powered at Eurest.