Food Service Manager

Compass Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Food Service Manager, where your passion for exceptional food and customer service will shine. In this full-time role, you'll lead culinary teams, ensure impeccable service, and drive operational excellence for a major High Street brand. With a commitment to employee development and a vibrant workplace culture, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment. If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role is for you!

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Learning and Development Opportunities

Great Perks

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in food service is essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food and manage culinary teams.
• Oversee catering operations and monitor budgets.
• Implement Health & Safety standards across teams.

Skills

Management Experience

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Financial Acumen

Customer Service

Food Hygiene Knowledge

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

We're recruiting an experienced Food Service Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently motivate our team to be the best they can possibly be for a major High Street brand on a full-time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week.

As a Food Service Manager, you will have the presence and personality to influence the day-to-day business, helping us deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you shine as a major High Street brand's next Food Service Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying to be a Food Service Manager with Compass Group UK&I:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
• Managing our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Overseeing the catering operations, including completing weekly business returns, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

Our ideal Food Service Manager will:

• Have previous management experience in a similar role
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate

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!