Catering Manager - Tadcaster

14Forty; Tadcaster; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Catering Manager to lead a dynamic team in Tadcaster. This role involves delivering exceptional culinary experiences while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and safety. You will build strong relationships with clients, enhance sales, and motivate your team to achieve excellence. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers numerous opportunities for career advancement, competitive pay, and fantastic perks. If you have a flair for food and a knack for leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness and exercise classes

Discount sharing with friends and family

Qualifications

• Experience in contract catering within a business and industry environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to motivate the team.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong client relationships and maintain high food quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and hygiene standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Client Relationship Management

IT Literacy

Business Management

Tools

Microsoft 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 standards.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Develop and sustain strong working relationships with the client
2. Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
3. Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of the modern kitchen and front of house environment
4. Ensuring the correct use of all kitchen machinery and equipment
5. Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
6. Complying with Health & Safety regulations
7. Completing weekly bookwork and reports
8. Stock taking and ordering

About you:

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

Benefits:

1. Contributory pension scheme
2. Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
3. Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
4. Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
5. Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
6. Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
7. Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
8. Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
9. 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.

Job Reference: com/3103/99694001/52729690/SU #14Forty

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!