Catering Manager: Lead Kitchens & Elevate Guest Dining

Compass Group UK; Leicester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career development

Digital GP

Travel discounts

Shop discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Discounts for friends & family

Job summary

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a Catering Manager to ensure kitchens and service counters run smoothly and to deliver truly excellent food experiences. You’ll lead culinary and catering teams, monitor budgets, inventories and KPIs, and develop action plans to improve performance while maintaining exceptional customer service.

We invest in our people, celebrate individuality, and reward and recognise employees who go beyond the plate, with opportunities to progress within the

Qualifications

• 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 brilliant financial acumen.
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
• 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

Skills

Catering experience

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a Catering Manager to ensure kitchens and service counters run smoothly and to deliver truly excellent food experiences. You’ll lead culinary and catering teams, monitor budgets, inventories and KPIs, and develop action plans to improve performance while maintaining exceptional customer service.

We invest in our people, celebrate individuality, and reward and recognise employees who go beyond the plate, with opportunities to progress within the