Catering Manager - Wigan

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

Job summary

A leading catering firm in Wigan is looking for a Catering Manager to oversee kitchen operations and deliver exceptional food experiences. Candidates should have at least two years of catering experience, team management skills, and relevant qualifications. This role includes various responsibilities from supervising teams to maintaining standards and improving service. Competitive pay and excellent development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Demonstrated financial acumen.
• Ambitious and motivated individual looking to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams.
• Oversee the efficiency of catering operations.
• Communicate with line manager to monitor KPIs.
• Maintain a positive brand image.
• Identify opportunities for new food or service concepts.
• Liaise between customers and teams.
• Support and train teams.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

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. Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

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!