Catering Operations Manager

Chartwells Independent; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Catering Manager to lead and oversee catering operations at Arla House in Leeds. The role involves delivering breakfast, lunch, hospitality, and fresh sandwiches, while managing stock, wastage, and food costs.

You will lead a team of eight part-time colleagues across a seven-day operation and ensure excellent service for around 120 office staff and 140–200 shift workers daily.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of a busy B&I catering operation.
• Deliver high-quality breakfast, lunch, hospitality, and fresh sandwich offerings.
• Take ownership of stock control, wastage, and food cost management.
• Lead and support a team of 8 part-time colleagues across a 7-day operation.
• Oversee catering for approximately 120 office staff and 140-200 shift workers daily.
• Build positive client relationships and ensure a consistently excellent customer experience.

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Catering Manager to lead and oversee catering operations at Arla House in Leeds. The role involves delivering breakfast, lunch, hospitality, and fresh sandwiches, while managing stock, wastage, and food costs.

You will lead a team of eight part-time colleagues across a seven-day operation and ensure excellent service for around 120 office staff and 140–200 shift workers daily.