Catering Manager - Opportunities for professional growth and development (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the catering sector seeks an experienced Catering Manager in Leeds. This role requires overseeing catering operations, ensuring high food quality and exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have relevant management experience and qualifications, alongside a passion for great-tasting food.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years catering experience required.
• Experience managing teams in similar roles.
• Ambitious and motivated to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all catering operations and managing inventories.
• Supervising culinary teams and ensuring exceptional food quality.
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Financial acumen

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Catering Manager - Opportunities for professional growth and development (Hiring Immediately), leeds, west yorkshire

Client:

Compass Group

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

04.07.2025

Expiry Date:

18.08.2025

Job Description:

We're recruiting an experienced Catering Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for CH&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Great operational training and development
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:

Could you shine as CH&CO's next Catering Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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 teams.

Our ideal Catering Manager will:

• 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
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

Job Reference: com/1306/47866001/52694669/R/BU #Chartwells

CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has 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!

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Created on 04/07/2025 by JR United Kingdom