Catering Manager - Tadcaster

Compass Group; Tadcaster; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Catering Manager in Tadcaster, where you will lead a team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences. This role involves building strong client relationships, ensuring high standards of food quality and hygiene, and motivating your team to excel. With a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth, this position offers a chance to thrive in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about food service and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Digital GP access

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Free wellness and exercise classes

Discount sharing with family and friends

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract catering within a business and industry environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to motivate the team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring high-quality food service.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene standards and health & safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Client Relationship Management

Business Management

IT Literacy (Ms Office)

Education

Experience in Contract Catering

Tools

Kitchen Machinery and Equipment

Ms Office

Job description

Catering Manager - Tadcaster

Up to £29,232 per annum (DOE)
Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Catering Manager to join our team in Tadcaster. You will be providing outstanding service to the staff and customers whilst guiding and motivating your team to be the best they can possibly be. As the Catering Manager, you need to be commercially aware, with the presence and personality to influence the day-to-day business, you'll maximise the performance of your team, leading by example and setting high standards.

You will enhance sales and provide our customers with great service. You will need to build an excellent relationship with the client making sure their needs as well as contractual needs are met to the highest.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and sustain strong working relationships with the client
• Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness of the modern kitchen and front of house environment
• Ensure the correct use of all kitchen machinery and equipment
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations
• Complete weekly bookwork and reports
• Stock taking and ordering

Services include: Breakfast, lunch, Hospitality and Vending

About you:

• Possess excellent culinary skills complemented by prior experience in contract catering within a business and industry (B&I) environment.
• Excellent communication & leadership skills, able to engage and motivate others
• Experience in managing client relationships
• Quality and process driven with particular focus on delivering results
• IT literate (Ms Office and emails)
• Business management within a kitchen environment

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 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
• Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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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!