Education Catering Manager: Lead School Kitchens & Service

Chartwells Schools; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee all Chartwells catering and service operations for schools on a full-time basis. You will ensure kitchens and service counters run smoothly and deliver exceptional food experiences, with a strong focus on customer service.

The role involves managing staff, budgets, KPIs, and Health & Safety standards while representing Compass Group UK&I and the Chartwells brand to drive sales and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Two years catering experience
• Experience managing teams in a similar role
• NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Strong financial acumen
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams to deliver impeccable food and customer service.
• Oversee in-unit catering operations including inventories and budgets.
• Communicate with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets.
• Represent Chartwells 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 all teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Strong communication

KPI monitoring

Health & Safety compliance

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Chartwells is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee all Chartwells catering and service operations for schools on a full-time basis. You will ensure kitchens and service counters run smoothly and deliver exceptional food experiences, with a strong focus on customer service.

The role involves managing staff, budgets, KPIs, and Health & Safety standards while representing Compass Group UK&I and the Chartwells brand to drive sales and guest satisfaction.