Enterprise Manager - Bishop's Stortford College

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company seeks an Enterprise Manager for its catering operations at Bishop's Stortford College. This role involves overseeing a team, managing catering services, and driving commercial innovation. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in retail or commercial catering, effective leadership skills, and a creative approach to profitability.

Benefits

Free meals

Free on-site gym

Contributory pension scheme

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on shopping

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Strong background in commercial catering operations.
• Effective leader with a passion for quality and consistency.
• Ability to spot trends and innovate business ideas.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of café staff and deliver high-quality services.
• Oversee café and food outlets, ensuring seamless service.
• Drive innovation and hold P&L accountability.

Skills

Team Leadership

Creativity

Planning and Organisational Skills

Job description

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Job Introduction

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free meals
• Free on-site gym
• Onsite free car parking
• 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

Enterprise Manager - Bishop's Stortford College

We are looking for an Enterprise Manager to lead the commercial catering offer at Bishop's Stortford College, covering both hospitality and paid-for services across campus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of 5, including 3 café staff, to deliver a high-quality commercial service.
• Oversee the new café, tuckshops, horsebox unit, vending, and other commercial food outlets.
• Lead the planning and delivery of hospitality for school events, including VIP functions and parent-facing occasions.
• Drive innovation in the paid-for offer, balancing creativity with commercial performance.
• Hold full P&L accountability for enterprise activities, meeting revenue and profit targets.
• Weekly reporting to Contracts Director on financials.
• Manage internal and external bookings, ensuring a seamless service experience for all users.
• Manging Bluerunner(Internal Booking system) and update pricing
• Work with Executive Chef to ensure correct menus and costings for each event.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Strong background in retail or commercial catering operations with a focus on profitability and service.
• A creative mindset with the ability to spot trends and translate them into viable business ideas.
• Effective team leader with a passion for quality and consistency.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with a track record of delivering results.

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.

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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!