Manager

Inspire Catering; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking a passionate Manager to oversee operations on a part-time basis (20 hours/week). The ideal candidate will ensure excellent food and customer service, manage in-unit operations, and lead a motivated team. Candidates should have a minimum of two years management experience in a similar sector and possess strong financial acumen and communication skills. This role offers training opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Wellbeing strategy including Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of management experience in a similar sector or industry.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Ambitious and motivated individual always looking to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Supervise teams to deliver impeccable food and customer service.
• Oversee the efficiency of all in-unit operations.
• Communicate regularly with the line manager to monitor KPIs.
• Identify opportunities for new service concepts to drive sales.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Leadership and team management

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

We're recruiting an experienced Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Inspire on a part time basis, contracted to 20 hours per week.

As a Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our unit and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity 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

• 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

Please note: This role is contracted to 44 weeks per year

Your key responsibilities

• Supervising teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Identifying opportunities for new service concepts to drive sales
• Liaising between customers and our internal teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

Our ideal Manager will

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Have a minimum of two years of management experience within a similiar sector or industry
• Have experience managing teams in a similar role
• Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

Job Reference: com/1809/42613001/52744112/BU #Inspire

CH&CO, a part of 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!