M&s - Maidstone

One Retail; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major High Street brand in Maidstone is seeking an experienced Retail Manager to oversee kitchen operations in a bustling environment. In this full-time role, you will lead a team to deliver top-quality food service while ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in hospitality or healthcare, strong leadership skills, and a passion for nutritious meal preparation. Join us to advance your career and enjoy great benefits at one of the UK's leading organizations.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Great perks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within healthcare or hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, including HACCP and COSHH.
• Leadership experience with the ability to manage a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of catering staff to deliver excellent service.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including menu planning and food preparation.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety regulations knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Budget management

Customer service

Job description

M&s - Maidstone

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Retail Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in a major High Street brand on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Retail 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.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be : Variable shifts

Could you bring your spark to M&S? Here's what you need to know before applying :

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of catering staff to deliver excellent food service.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and meal service.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards (HACCP, COSHH) and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Work closely with dietitians to create menus that meet patients' specific dietary requirements.
• Manage stock control, budgeting, and cost-effectiveness to ensure a profitable catering service.
• Maintain high levels of customer service, ensuring all meals are delivered efficiently and meet the needs of patients, staff, and visitors.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives in line with the hospital's standards and patient care goals.

Qualifications & Experience :

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within a healthcare or hospitality setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, including HACCP, COSHH, and dietary requirements.
• Leadership experience with the ability to manage and inspire a diverse team.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Budget management experience and an ability to work within financial constraints.
• A passion for providing nutritious, well-balanced meals that enhance patient recovery and staff well-being.

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

Job Reference : com / 0812 / 96927001 / 52780144 / SU #One Retail

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!