Group Catering Manager - Canterbury

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering management company is looking for an experienced Group Manager to oversee food services at Kent University. This role involves leading a vibrant team, ensuring high-quality service, and managing client relationships effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract catering with exceptional leadership skills. The position offers various benefits, including pension schemes and health care discounts.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career growth opportunities

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in contract catering.
• Experience of leading and managing teams.
• Track record of growing sales and retaining business.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract ensuring quality food and beverage services.
• Maintain positive client relationships.
• Deliver on the agreed financial budget.

Skills

Contract catering experience

Team leadership

Sales growth

Communication skills

Process and quality driven

IT Literate (MS Office)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Group Manager or General Manager to join our team at Kent University, working with Compass Group Chartwells. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee three newly refurbished and on-trend outlets, including a lively student bar that creates a buzzing atmosphere through themed nights, great food, and a vibrant evening scene. We are looking for a food-focused professional with a strong understanding of current food trends, wines, local beers, and cocktails. You will be a natural people person with the leadership skills to motivate, develop, and inspire an already fantastic team to deliver consistently high standards. If you are ready for a rewarding role within Compass Chartwells and want to be part of something exciting at Kent University, I would love to hear from you. More about the role: Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Key Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the contract to ensure great quality, consistent food and beverage services across all areas
• To maintain positive client relationships
• To ensure the smooth planning of the contract and resources to deliver a first-class service to our clients and customers
• To ensure the contract is fully compliant with company policies and procedures
• To deliver on the agreed financial budget and run commercially in line with net income and cost targets

Key Qualifications

• Previous experience in contract catering
• Experience of leading and managing teams to deliver results
• Track record of growing sales and retaining business
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and engage teams
• Ability to liaise with colleagues, customers and clients at all levels
• Quality and process driven with particular focus on delivering results
• Compliant with Company policies and procedures in line with client agreements
• IT Literate (MS Office, Email)

Our Commitment

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!

Benefits

• 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 on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families