Catering Manager - Milton Keynes

Dine Contract Catering; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading catering service provider as a Catering Manager in Milton Keynes. In this role, you will deliver outstanding services while leading your team to achieve excellence. With a package including a competitive salary and various benefits, this position also offers career development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free meal on shift

Free car parking

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Access to a Digital GP

Travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Previous catering management experience in a similar role.
• Culinary background is essential.
• Great attention to detail and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand and deliver all contractual terms.
• Support, train, coach, and develop the team.
• Monitor labour turnover and ensure the team is fully recruited.

Skills

Client management

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Culinary background

Job description

Catering Manager - Milton Keynes

Up to £36,000 per annum (DOE)

Predominately Monday to Friday 7am - 3pm - however, the site is 24/7 and therefore, attendance on the weekend and night shifts will be occasionally required.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Catering Manager based at our unit in Milton Keynes. You will be providing outstanding service to staff and customers while guiding and motivating your team to excel.

Services provided include breakfast, lunch, night service, and hospitality.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Understand and deliver all contractual terms.
2. Communicate any on-site client changes to line manager.
3. Maintain regular communication with the client (as agreed).
4. Complete action plans following client satisfaction surveys.
5. Ensure all client hospitality is delivered to the correct standard and look to upsell to increase revenue.
6. Implement all company promotions correctly (where applicable).
7. Price all products accurately.
8. Analyze and manage all in-unit costs effectively.
9. Monitor and manage gross profit (GP).
10. Accurately record and maintain cost and sales records.
11. Record and minimize food wastage.
12. Support, train, coach, and develop the team.
13. Monitor labour turnover and ensure the team is fully recruited.
14. Implement and review all relevant HSE procedures within the unit.
15. Ensure all food is prepared, cooked, and presented to the required standards and portion specifications.
16. Manage the processing of food orders, receipt, and storage of deliveries.
17. Maintain cleanliness of all kitchens and surrounding areas.
18. Ensure correct use of all machinery and equipment.
19. Perform other general tasks to support effective food service delivery as reasonably requested.

About You

• Previous catering management experience in a similar role, including client management.
• Culinary background is essential.
• Passionate about working in a food service environment.
• Great attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to work positively with others as part of a team.
• Friendly, helpful, and polite demeanor.
• Good mentoring skills.

About Us

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Free meal on shift
• Free car parking
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development programs (Career Pathways and MyLearning)
• Access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
• Travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Food shopping discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, etc.
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards on spending with partner brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family

At Compass Group UK&I, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We embrace talents, backgrounds, and beliefs, fostering a culture of respect and opportunity.