Catering Manager: Lead Kitchens & Service Excellence

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

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead our catering and service operations on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. You will ensure our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and help deliver truly incredible food experiences.

Your shift patterns are 5 out of 7 days; you will supervise culinary teams, manage inventories and budgets, and uphold Health & Safety standards to maintain our high brand standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience.
• Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
• Strong financial acumen and budgeting skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ambitious and motivated with a desire to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to high standards.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams for impeccable service.
• Oversee in-unit operations: inventories, budgets and action plans.
• Communicate with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets.
• Represent Compass Group UK&I and maintain a positive brand image.
• Identify opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales.
• Liaise between customers and teams to exceed expectations.
• Support and train teams and uphold Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Catering management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Food Hygiene

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ 1–2 / City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

Job description

Compass Group UK&I in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead our catering and service operations on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. You will ensure our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and help deliver truly incredible food experiences.

Your shift patterns are 5 out of 7 days; you will supervise culinary teams, manage inventories and budgets, and uphold Health & Safety standards to maintain our high brand standards.