Food Service Manager - Asda

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

Job summary

A catering company in Northern Ireland seeks an experienced Food Service Manager. Responsibilities include overseeing culinary teams, ensuring high food standards, and enhancing customer service. The ideal candidate has previous management experience, excellent communication, and a passion for food. Join a company that values diversity and invests in employee development.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a similar role.
• Passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Manage culinary and catering teams to ensure impeccable food and service.
• Oversee catering operations, including budgets and KPIs.
• Support and train teams while leading from the front.

Skills

Management experience

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Customer service focus

Financial acumen

Fast-paced environment adaptability

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 Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland'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

At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us. We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Job Reference: com/2110/76421001/52433418/NI #Northern Ireland

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!