Catering Operations Manager: Lead Kitchens & Service

Compass Group UK; Slough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great operational training and develop

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training

Wellbeing strategy and EAP

Social events and leadership contact

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount vouchers on high street

Job summary

CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, seeks an experienced Catering Manager to lead all catering and service operations on a full-time basis for CH&CO.

You will oversee kitchens and service counters, drive exceptional food and customer service, and develop your catering career within a company that values individuality and rewards performance.

Core goals include strong KPI monitoring, team leadership, and strict adherence to safety standards while delivering outstanding food experiences.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and customer service.
• Have at least two years catering experience and team leadership.
• Hold NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 and Basic Food Hygiene.
• Demonstrate strong financial acumen and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams to ensure excellent service.
• Oversee in-unit catering operations, budgets and inventories.
• Communicate with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets.
• Represent CH&CO and maintain a positive brand image.
• Identify opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales.
• Liaise between customers and teams to exceed expectations.
• Train and lead teams to excel in their roles.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards across teams.

Skills

Two years catering experience

Team management experience

Financial acumen

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Ambitious and upskilling

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, seeks an experienced Catering Manager to lead all catering and service operations on a full-time basis for CH&CO.

You will oversee kitchens and service counters, drive exceptional food and customer service, and develop your catering career within a company that values individuality and rewards performance.

Core goals include strong KPI monitoring, team leadership, and strict adherence to safety standards while delivering outstanding food experiences.