Catering Manager: Lead Culinary Team & Food Experience

Compass Group UK; Wickford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Wickford is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee catering and service operations. This role requires a passion for great food and customer service, with responsibilities including team supervision, operational management, and training. The ideal candidate will have significant catering experience and relevant qualifications. Attractive perks include operational training and a wellbeing strategy.

Benefits

Operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development opportunities

Wellbeing strategy access

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen.
• Motivated individual looking to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervising culinary and catering teams.
• Overseeing efficiency of catering operations.
• Communicating with line manager on KPIs.
• Maintaining a positive brand image.
• Identifying new food or service concepts.
• Liaising between customers and culinary teams.
• Supporting and training teams to excel.
• Implementing Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Great-tasting food passion

Exceptional customer service

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team management experience

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

A leading catering company in Wickford is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee catering and service operations. This role requires a passion for great food and customer service, with responsibilities including team supervision, operational management, and training. The ideal candidate will have significant catering experience and relevant qualifications. Attractive perks include operational training and a wellbeing strategy.