Catering Manager - Purfleet-on-thames

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Purfleet-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in England is seeking a passionate Catering Manager to oversee all catering operations and deliver exceptional food experiences. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of catering experience, demonstrate strong management skills, and hold relevant qualifications. This role offers opportunities for career development and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Wellbeing strategy including Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-standard food service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise culinary and catering teams for excellent service.
• Manage inventories and budgets for catering operations.
• Communicate regularly with line manager to monitor KPIs.
• Maintain a positive brand image for the company.
• Identify opportunities for new food concepts to drive sales.
• Liaise with customers to exceed their expectations.
• Support and train teams for optimal performance.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Team management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Financial acumen

Motivation to upskill

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Overview

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 37.5 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Liasing 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• 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
• A holiday purchase scheme