Catering Manager - Leeds

Chartwells; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is seeking a Catering Manager in Leeds. This full-time, fixed-term role involves managing food services, team recruitment, and client relationships. Ideal candidates possess prior chef experience and contract catering background. Join a dynamic team committed to providing high-quality meals to the education sector.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career growth opportunities

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Wellness classes

Cash rewards

Qualifications

• Previous chef experience is essential.
• Experience in contract catering is required.
• Ability to lead and manage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall contract efficiently to ensure quality food services.
• Maintain positive client relationships.
• Plan and resource delivery for first-class service.

Skills

Chef experience

Contract catering experience

Leadership and team management

Sales growth

Communication skills

IT Literate (MS Office, Email)

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting a dedicated Catering Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Chartwells on a full-time basis. This is a fixed-term contract contracted to 45 weeks per year, covering long-term sickness.

Benefits

• Monday to Friday
• Term time only (45 weeks per year)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Please note: This role is contracted to 45 weeks per year and is a fixed term contract, covering long term sick.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the contract to ensure great quality, consistent food and beverage services across all areas
• To maintain positive client relationships ensuring
• To ensure the smooth planning of the contract and resources to deliver a first-class service to our clients and customers
• To be responsible for the management, recruitment, development and training of team members
• To ensure the contract is fully compliant with company policies and procedures
• To deliver on the agreed financial budget and run commercially in line with net income and cost targets

Who you are

Our ideal Manager will:

• Must has previous chef experience
• Previous experience in contract catering
• Experience of leading and managing teams to deliver results
• Track record of growing sales and retaining business
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and engage teams
• Ability to liaise with colleagues, customers and clients at all levels
• Quality and process driven with particular focus on delivering results
• Compliant with Company policies and procedures in line with client agreements
• IT Literate (MS Office, Email)

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has focused on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and have equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!