General Manager

Compass Group PLC; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Sherborne seeks an experienced manager to oversee a catering unit. Responsibilities include managing food preparation, ensuring health and safety compliance, and leading a team to deliver high-quality service. Candidates should have previous contract catering experience and the ability to motivate staff, communicate effectively, and manage budgets. Competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a catering team successfully.
• Proven track record in contract catering management.
• Strong ability to communicate and motivate team members.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise the catering unit according to standards.
• Oversee food preparation and service to agreed specifications.
• Ensure efficient use of resources and manage budget effectively.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders regularly.

Skills

Contract Catering Experience

Communication skills

Team management

Health and safety procedures

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

To organise and supervise the unit in accordance with and to the standards required by Compass Group UK & Ireland, the contract specification and statutory Regulations. To be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the unit under their control providing a quality service. Responsible for overseeing the preparation, cooking and service of food to agreed standards and specification. To ensure the efficient and economic use is made of all resources, including stock, team members and company assets.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Provide guidance and take a strategic approach to organising and managing the business through the team that report to you.
• Previous Contract Catering Experience
• Communicate, motivate and guide effectively your management team and catering staff on a daily basis. Set clear operational responsibilities for your management team and monitor their performance against their individual areas of responsibility.
• To take overall responsibility for both food and health and safety procedures in the catering department.
• Communicate regularly with the client as required.
• Action plans are completed following customer satisfaction surveys.
• Promote the unit and act as a Compass Group Advocate at all time.
• Proven experience of managing internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all client hospitality is delivered to the agreed standard and seek feedback on the food and service provided.
• Identify any additional opportunities to enhance/develop the service we provide and discuss with line manager.
• Bring innovation and flair.
• To operate to the agreed budget monitor trends and be able to identify corrective action if necessary.
• Ensure all customer requirements are delivered in line with the expectation.

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.