Deputy General Manager - Kimbolton

Compass Group; Kimbolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking a Deputy General Manager to oversee operations within an Independent School. You'll manage resources efficiently and ensure quality food service while maintaining financial performance. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of catering experience, strong management skills, and relevant qualifications in English and Maths. This position promises competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Free meals

Contributory pension scheme

Quick access to a Digital GP

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on food shops

Cash rewards for spending

Free wellness classes

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years catering experience.
• Operational experience in the conference & banqueting sector.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall operation of the unit.
• Ensure quality service is provided to clients.
• Monitor and manage financial performance and budgets.

Skills

Good knowledge and experience of working with food

People Management

Communication

Strong organisational skills

Excellent financial acumen

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free meals
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Working 5 out of 7 days

Overview

We are looking for a Deputy General Manager to join our Independent School.

To organise and supervise the unit in accordance with and to the standards required by Compass Group UK & Ireland, the contract specification and statutory Regulations. To be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the unit under their control providing a quality service. Responsible for the preparation, cooking and service of food to agreed standards and specification. To ensure the efficient and economic use is made of all resources, including stock, team members and company assets.

More about the role

• Understand and deliver all contractual terms
• Communicate any on site client changes to line manager
• Communicate regularly with client (as agreed)
• Action plans are completed following client satisfaction surveys
• Promote the unit and act as a Compass Advocate at all times
• Ensure all client hospitality is delivered to the correct standard and look to up sell to increase revenue
• Ensure all company promotions are correctly implemented (where applicable)
• Ensure all products are correctly priced in line with Price it or in line with client specifications
• Identify any additional opportunities and discuss with line manager
• Action plans are completed following consumer satisfaction surveys
• Ensure all retail areas are adequately stocked at all times
• Ensure all customer requirements are delivered in line with the expectation
• Analyse and manage effectively all in unit costs
• Ensure full purchasing compliance
• Monitor and manage GP
• Ensure cost and sales records are accurately inputted and maintained
• All food wastage is recorded and minimised
• Ensure all customer requirements are communicated to all departments in advance to ensure effective planning
• Complete labour schedule within the labour budget
• Effectively minimise any agency and overtime spend
• Adjust labour schedule in line with sales
• Analyse and manage effectively all in unit costs
• Ensure budgets are understood and achieved Ensure all costs are managed effectively within budget

Who you are

• Good knowledge and experience of working with food
• People Management
• Communication
• Results & People balanced orientation
• Holding others accountable
• Understanding Customers
• Working together for the business
• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
• Operational experience in the conference & banqueting sector
• Computer literate
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to work to strict pressured deadlines
• Able to communicate at all levels
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Leadership and team management skills for a small team of people
• Minimum 3 years catering experience
• Excellent financial acumen

About Us

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!