Kitchen Manager

Compass Group UK; Rugby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Compass Group UK is recruiting a Kitchen Manager to lead the catering operation within one Rugby School boarding house. You will work closely with pupils, house staff and your team to deliver great food and service every day.

This role combines culinary leadership, people management and operational responsibility across meals from breakfast to supper, with opportunities to influence menus and develop your team in a prestigious boarding environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Manager, Catering Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef or similar leadership role.
• Experience leading teams within a busy catering environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, allergen management and HACCP procedures.
• Food Hygiene qualification.
• Experience managing budgets, stock control and labour costs.
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day boarding house catering operations and ensure high standards.
• Lead and develop the catering team, manage stock and budgets.
• Maintain food safety standards and ensure excellent dining experiences for pupils, staff and visitors.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety HACCP

Budget management

Allergen management

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Kitchen Manager – Rugby School

40 Hours Per Week | 5 Days from 7 | Career Development Opportunities

More Than Just a Kitchen...

With 14 boarding houses, Rugby School is unlike most catering operations. Each house has its own kitchen, dining room and close-knit community, creating a unique home-from-home environment for around 45 to 55 pupils.

As Kitchen Manager, you'll lead the catering operation within one boarding house, building strong relationships with pupils, house staff and your team while delivering great food and service every day. You'll have the opportunity to influence menus, develop your team and create a dining experience that becomes an important part of daily boarding life. This is a role where you can genuinely influence both food quality and customer experience, making a real difference to the boarding community you support.

From breakfast through to supper, hospitality events and holiday catering for visiting groups, no two days are the same. This is a varied leadership role that combines culinary excellence, people management and operational responsibility within one of the UK's most prestigious boarding schools.

What You Need to Know

Location: Rugby School, Rugby

Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days from 7

Development: Excellent opportunities for training and career progression

The Role

As Kitchen Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of a boarding house catering operation, ensuring high standards of food quality, service, compliance and financial performance.

You will lead and support your team, manage stock and budgets, maintain food safety standards and ensure an excellent dining experience for pupils, staff and visitors.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience as a Kitchen Manager, Catering Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef or similar leadership role
• Experience leading teams within a busy catering environment
• Strong knowledge of food safety, allergen management and HACCP procedures
• Food Hygiene qualification
• Experience managing budgets, stock control and labour costs
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills

You'll Also Be

• Passionate about food and hospitality
• A natural leader who develops and supports others
• Customer-focused and approachable
• Commercially aware and organised
• Committed to continuous improvement

Safeguarding

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check, including Children's Barred List clearance.

Rugby School and its catering partners are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees are expected to share this commitment.

Join us and help create exceptional dining experiences for the Rugby School boarding community