Catering Manager - Lead Kitchen & Service Teams

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services company in the UK is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee operations and ensure exceptional food quality and customer service. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of two years in catering, team management experience, and relevant qualifications like NVQ. This full-time role offers professional growth and includes various employee benefits. Join a company that values diversity and empowers its employees.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Wellbeing strategy

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.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervising culinary and catering teams for impeccable service.
• Overseeing in-unit catering operations, including budgets.
• Communicating regularly with management to monitor KPIs.
• Representing the company and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Identifying new food or service concepts.
• Liaising between customers and service teams.
• Supporting and training teams.
• Implementing Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Passion for food

Exceptional customer service

Team management

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to upskill

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

A leading catering services company in the UK is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee operations and ensure exceptional food quality and customer service. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of two years in catering, team management experience, and relevant qualifications like NVQ. This full-time role offers professional growth and includes various employee benefits. Join a company that values diversity and empowers its employees.