Education Catering Manager – Lead Kitchen & Service

Compass Group UK; Grantham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I – Chartwells is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee all catering and service operations in a school setting, contracted to 30 hours per week.

The role focuses on delivering exceptional food experiences, managing kitchens and counters, and ensuring a high standard of customer service. Candidates should have catering experience, relevant certifications, and strong leadership skills. The role is aligned with Chartwells education catering and its values.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years catering experience.
• Excellent financial acumen and cost-control abilities.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ambitious and motivated to upskill and progress.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food to the highest standards.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams to ensure exceptional service.
• Oversee in-unit catering operations including inventories and budgets.
• Monitor KPIs and targets with your line manager.
• Represent Compass Group UK&I and maintain a positive brand image.
• Identify opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales.
• Liaise between customers and our teams to exceed expectations.
• Support and train teams, leading from the front.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards across catering and service teams.

Skills

Two years catering experience

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ambitious and motivated

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Compass Group UK&I – Chartwells is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee all catering and service operations in a school setting, contracted to 30 hours per week.

The role focuses on delivering exceptional food experiences, managing kitchens and counters, and ensuring a high standard of customer service. Candidates should have catering experience, relevant certifications, and strong leadership skills. The role is aligned with Chartwells education catering and its values.