On-Site Catering Manager: Lead Food & Service Excellence

Compass Group UK; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurest is seeking a Catering Manager to lead the on-site catering operation at Virgin Media O2 in Sheffield. You will be responsible for day-to-day management, delivering exceptional service and driving commercial performance.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on involvement, and close collaboration with senior client stakeholders to continually improve the food offer and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Catering Manager in a B&I contract catering environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience working to a GP target.
• Proven experience managing and developing a catering team.
• Confidence building relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Knowledge of stock, purchasing and wastage control.
• Experience ordering and menu planning.
• Knowledge of HACCP, Food Safety, Health & Safety, Natasha's Law and allergen management.
• Awareness of manual handling and workplace safety requirements.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance commercial performance with excellent customer experience.
• Hands-on, collaborative leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site catering team and operations.
• Maintain high standards of service and customer experience.
• Drive GP performance and cost control.
• Ensure HSE, HR, PCI and food safety compliance.
• Order and plan weekly menus for the site.
• Monitor stock, purchasing and wastage.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to improve food offer.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Team management

Relationship building

Stock control

Menu planning

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Health & Safety

Natasha's Law

Manual handling

Organisational skills

Tools

Nexus accounts

Job description

Eurest is seeking a Catering Manager to lead the on-site catering operation at Virgin Media O2 in Sheffield. You will be responsible for day-to-day management, delivering exceptional service and driving commercial performance.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on involvement, and close collaboration with senior client stakeholders to continually improve the food offer and customer experience.