Catering Manager: Lead Culinary Teams & Service Excellence

Medirest; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering services company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee catering operations. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of catering experience, NVQ Level 1 & 2, and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate. This role involves supervising teams, managing budgets, and ensuring high food standards. The company offers various perks including operational training, wellbeing strategies, and development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal development opportunities

Wellbeing strategy

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams for best service.
• Oversee efficiency of all in-unit catering operations.
• Monitor KPIs and targets with your line manager.
• Maintain positive brand image for Compass Group.
• Identify opportunities for new food or service concepts.
• Liaise between customers and service teams for expectations.
• Support and train teams to excel.
• Implement Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Great-tasting food knowledge

Exceptional customer service

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

A catering services company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee catering operations. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of catering experience, NVQ Level 1 & 2, and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate. This role involves supervising teams, managing budgets, and ensuring high food standards. The company offers various perks including operational training, wellbeing strategies, and development opportunities in a supportive environment.