Food Service Manager

Compass Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Dartford is looking for an enthusiastic Food Service Manager to lead their culinary teams and ensure exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have management experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for food. Responsibilities include overseeing catering operations, training staff, and ensuring compliance with health standards. This full-time position offers development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal development opportunities

Wellbeing strategies

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in food service or catering.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong passion for food and outstanding customer service.
• Sound financial understanding in catering operations.
• Experience in fast-paced work settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Manage culinary and catering teams for exceptional service.
• Oversee catering operations and monitor budgets.
• Communicate regularly with line manager on KPIs.
• Represent company and maintain a positive brand image.
• Support team training and lead by example.
• Implement and review Health & Safety compliance.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Financial acumen

Passion for food

Customer service focus

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

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 CH&CO on a full‑time basis, contracted to 40 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 CH&CO'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.

Benefits

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Shift Pattern

• Mon: Full‑time (Days)
• Tues: Full‑time (Days)
• Weds: Full‑time (Days)
• Thurs: Full‑time (Days)
• Fri: Full‑time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Job Reference: com/1712/42219001/52781479/BU #Blue Apple

CH&CO, a part of 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!