Catering Manager (Part-Time, 30h) – Food Service Leader

Compass Group PLC; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great operational training and develop

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training

Wellbeing strategy and Employee Assist

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee CH&CO operations in Basingstoke on a part-time basis (30 hours per week). You will lead kitchens and service counters, ensuring exceptional food and customer service while controlling inventories and budgets.

Join a team that values development, wellbeing, and career progression, with strong training, life assurance, and employee perks.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of catering experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Catering experience

Team management

Budget monitoring

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee CH&CO operations in Basingstoke on a part-time basis (30 hours per week). You will lead kitchens and service counters, ensuring exceptional food and customer service while controlling inventories and budgets.

Join a team that values development, wellbeing, and career progression, with strong training, life assurance, and employee perks.