General Manager - Sherborne

Compass Group; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group is seeking a Unit Manager to oversee catering operations in Sherborne. This role involves ensuring food safety, managing a team, and maintaining client relations, while promoting excellent service. A strategic leader with prior contract catering experience will thrive in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Health care benefits

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Previous contract catering experience is required.
• Ability to communicate, motivate, and guide a team effectively.
• Strategic approach to management and operations.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise the unit according to Compass standards.
• Manage food preparation, cooking, and service efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety Management

Team Management

Communication

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is 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 to enjoy 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

What you'll be doing:

To organise and supervise the unit according 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, providing a quality service. Responsible for overseeing the preparation, cooking, and service of food to agreed standards and specifications. To ensure the efficient and economic use of all resources, including stock, team members, and company assets.

Who you are:

Key responsibilities within this role will include:

• Provide guidance and take a strategic approach to organising and managing the business through your team.
• Previous contract catering experience
• Communicate, motivate, and guide your management team and catering staff daily. Set clear operational 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 as required.
• Complete action plans following customer satisfaction surveys.
• Promote the unit and act as a Compass Group advocate at all times.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Ensure all client hospitality is delivered to the agreed standards and seek feedback on food and service quality.
• Identify opportunities to enhance or develop the service and discuss with your line manager.
• Bring innovation and flair to the role.
• Operate within the budget, monitor trends, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure all customer requirements are met to expectations.

About Us

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, enjoying competitive pay, great perks, and unrivalled learning and development opportunities at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2705/99130001/52408959/SU #Independent

Compass Group UK & Ireland is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to succeed. We celebrate diverse talents, backgrounds, and beliefs, and aim to make all colleagues feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive—because diversity is our strength!