Catering Manager - Langley Mill

One Retail; Langley Mill; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Langley Mill seeks an experienced Catering Manager to supervise culinary operations and ensure exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, at least two years of experience, and certifications such as NVQ Level 1 & 2. This full-time role offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

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.
• Ambitious and motivated to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Supervise culinary and catering teams to ensure quality.
• Oversee efficiency and budget management.
• Communicate regularly with management on KPIs.

Skills

Passion for food

Customer service

Team management

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Catering Manager

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.

• Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
• 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 ensure we continue to exceed expectations
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams

We're recruiting an experienced Catering Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for a major High Street brand on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Have a minimum of two years of catering experience
• Have experience managing teams in a similar role
• Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Demonstrate excellent financial acumen
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• 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 enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2808/76637001/52759526/BU

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!