Deputy General Manager

Compass Group UK; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while at work

Cash rewards for spending

Discounts for friends & family

Flexible working hours

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programs & Employee Assista

Learning & development courses

Leave purchase scheme

Discount Card island-wide

Annual training programs

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I in Northern Ireland is recruiting an Assistant Catering Manager to oversee catering and service operations for NI on a full-time basis (37.5 hours weekly). You will ensure kitchens and service counters run smoothly, delivering exceptional food experiences and world-class service.

We offer extensive development opportunities, flexible working, and a broad range of employee benefits as part of our committed team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within foodservice/cacatering operations.
• Ability to motivate teams and manage inventories, budgets, and action plans.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills for front-of-house and kitchen environments.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between team and manager to ensure expectations are exceeded.
• Motivate the team and keep everyone on task.
• Assist with inventories, budgets, and implementing action plans.
• Manage tills and process payments.
• Train and lead teams to excel in their roles.
• Handle paperwork and represent Compass Group UK&I professionally.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Budget management

Training & development

Job description

We\'re recruiting an experienced Assistant Catering Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Northern Ireland on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

As an Assistant 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.

Some of the benefits we offer:

• Free meals while at work
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Additional, seasonal and overtime hours available
• Career Pathways to support career progression and/or skills development
• Perks shopping discount Card which can be used across the Island of Ireland to save at various restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day out venues, leisure centres, gyms, golf courses and many more
• Learning & development programs available alongside access to hundreds of online training courses for personal and professional development & growth
• Flexible Working to support Work Life Balance
• Additional Leave Purchase scheme to balance home and work life
• Access to wellness programs to promote mental health and wellbeing of our colleagues
• Employee Assistance Program to guide and support our employees
• Exciting internal reward and recognition schemes
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available

Here\’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Mon-Fri (Full Time Days)

Could you shine as Northern Ireland\'s next Assistant Catering Manager? Here\’s what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Liaising between the team and manager to ensure we continually exceed expectations
• Motivating the team to keep everyone on task
• Assisting the manager with managing inventories, monitoring budgets and implementing action plans
• Managing the tills and processing payments
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Assisting with paperwork when required
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image

Our ideal Assistant Catering Manager will:

• Be passionate about exceptional customer service
• Have previous experience in a similar role
• Have experience managing teams
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us. We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Job Reference: com/2809/99392001/52836266/NI #Northern Ireland

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!