General Manager - Huntingdon

Chartwells; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in contract catering as a Unit Manager, overseeing food services and ensuring quality standards. The role requires previous contract catering experience, with responsibilities including team management, food safety, and enhancing service quality while operating within budget.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career progression programs

Healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Free wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Experience in contract catering required.
• Ability to manage a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation, cooking, and service of food.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Ensure health and safety procedures in catering department.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Communication

Team Management

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and others
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets for your favourite blockbusters
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend, redeemable across various brands
• Unwind with free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share all discounts and offers with friends and family

To organise and supervise the unit according to the standards required by Compass Group UK & Ireland, the contract specification, and statutory regulations. Responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the unit, providing a quality service. Oversee the preparation, cooking, and service of food to meet standards and specifications. Ensure the efficient and economical use of all resources, including stock, team members, and assets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic guidance and manage the business through your team.
• Previous contract catering experience required.
• Communicate, motivate, and guide your management team and catering staff daily. Set clear responsibilities and monitor performance.
• Take overall responsibility for food safety and health and safety procedures in the catering department.
• Maintain regular communication with the client.
• Complete action plans following customer satisfaction surveys.
• Promote the unit and act as a Compass Group advocate.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Ensure all client hospitality is delivered to standard and seek feedback.
• Identify opportunities to enhance services and discuss with your line manager.
• Bring innovation and flair to your work.
• Operate within the budget, monitor trends, and implement corrective actions if necessary.
• Ensure all customer requirements are met in line with expectations.

About Us

As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, enjoying competitive pay, great perks, and unmatched opportunities for learning and development at one of the UK's largest businesses.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate diverse talents, backgrounds, and abilities, aiming for our colleagues to feel valued, empowered, and thriving—because diversity is our strength!