Executive School Kitchen & Catering Manager

Compass Group UK; Tadworth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career development

Digital GP

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I in Tadworth is recruiting a hands-on chef/manager to oversee a dedicated school kitchen. You’ll organise and supervise the unit to our standards, ensuring high-quality service and efficient use of resources.

You will lead a small team, manage stock and food preparation, and hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate with at least 2 years catering experience. This is a full-time role at a prestigious independent school.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge and experience of working with food.
• Proven experience in managing successful teams in a similar environment.
• Minimum 2 years catering experience.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise the unit in accordance with Compass Group UK & Ireland standards, contract specification and regulations.
• Responsible for overall efficient and effective management of the unit, providing a quality service.
• Prepare, cook and serve food to agreed standards and specification.
• Ensure efficient and economic use of resources including stock, team members and assets.

Skills

Good Chef Skills

Knowledge of food handling

People Management

Communication

Results Orientation

Holding others accountable

Understanding Customers

Proven experience leading teams

IT literate

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Compass Group UK&I in Tadworth is recruiting a hands-on chef/manager to oversee a dedicated school kitchen. You’ll organise and supervise the unit to our standards, ensuring high-quality service and efficient use of resources.

You will lead a small team, manage stock and food preparation, and hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate with at least 2 years catering experience. This is a full-time role at a prestigious independent school.