Group Manager - Barnsley

Chartwells - Schools; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a dedicated Group Manager in Barnsley to manage contract operations. This full-time role involves overseeing the quality of food and beverage services, maintaining client relationships, and leading team management and development. Ideal candidates will have experience in contract catering, strong leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills. Join a firm that values individual contributions and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Wellbeing strategies

Holiday purchase scheme

Employee discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in contract catering.
• Experience of leading and managing teams to deliver results.
• Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and engage teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall management of the contract.
• Maintain positive client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Contract catering experience

Team management

IT Literacy

Sales growth

Job description

Group Manager - Barnsley

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Group Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

As a Group Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work.

In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Benefits and development opportunities :

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Shift pattern will be :

Monday to Friday

Key responsibilities will include :

• 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 ensuring
• To ensure the smooth planning of the contract and resources to deliver a first-class service to our clients and customers
• To be responsible for the management, recruitment, development and training of team members
• 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

Who you are : Our ideal Manager will :

• 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)

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector.

For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives.

Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK.

Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment.

Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference : com / 1012 / 40426001 / 52780679 / SU #State Schools

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!