Catering Manager: Lead Kitchens & Guest Experience (NI)

Compass Group UK; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services provider is recruiting an experienced Catering Manager in Northern Ireland. The role requires overseeing all catering and service operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and customer service. Ideal candidates will have at least two years in catering management, strong team management skills, and relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 1 & 2. The position offers a full-time contract with 37.5 hours per week. Join an inclusive team dedicated to exceptional service and personal development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of catering experience.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to train and support teams.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervising culinary and catering teams for quality.
• Overseeing in-unit catering operations efficiency.
• Monitoring budgets and managing inventories.
• Communicating regularly with line manager on KPIs.
• Identifying new food concepts to drive sales.
• Liaising between customers and service teams.
• Implementing Health & Safety standards compliance.

Skills

Passionate about great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Financial acumen

Team management

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

A leading catering services provider is recruiting an experienced Catering Manager in Northern Ireland. The role requires overseeing all catering and service operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and customer service. Ideal candidates will have at least two years in catering management, strong team management skills, and relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 1 & 2. The position offers a full-time contract with 37.5 hours per week. Join an inclusive team dedicated to exceptional service and personal development.