Catering Operations Manager Lead Food & Service Excellence

Compass Group; Godalming; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering organization in Godalming seeks an experienced Catering Manager to oversee catering and service operations. The successful candidate will ensure high standards of food preparation, supervise teams, and manage operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of catering experience and hold relevant qualifications. This role offers competitive pay and benefits within a supportive team at a major UK business.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams to ensure quality.
• Manage inventories and monitor budgets.
• Communicate regularly with line manager to monitor KPIs.
• Identify opportunities to drive sales.

Skills

Great-tasting food passion

Exceptional customer service

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

A leading catering organization in Godalming seeks an experienced Catering Manager to oversee catering and service operations. The successful candidate will ensure high standards of food preparation, supervise teams, and manage operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of catering experience and hold relevant qualifications. This role offers competitive pay and benefits within a supportive team at a major UK business.