Part-Time Catering Location Manager (Term Time)

Chartwells Schools; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Pension scheme

Career development

Digital healthcare

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness programs

Job summary

Chartwells is recruiting a dedicated Catering Manager to oversee operations in education settings across London. This part-time role is contracted to 25 hours per week, with a 43.6-week year, and focuses on delivering high-quality food and exceptional service.

You will supervise culinary teams, manage inventories and budgets, and drive improvements while upholding Health & Safety standards. The ideal candidate has at least two years' catering experience, relevant certifications, and strong

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2.
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
• Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen.
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
• Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering 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 food or service concepts to drive sales
• Liaising between customers and our culinary and service 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.

Skills

Catering experience

Team management

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ambitious

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Chartwells is recruiting a dedicated Catering Manager to oversee operations in education settings across London. This part-time role is contracted to 25 hours per week, with a 43.6-week year, and focuses on delivering high-quality food and exceptional service.

You will supervise culinary teams, manage inventories and budgets, and drive improvements while upholding Health & Safety standards. The ideal candidate has at least two years' catering experience, relevant certifications, and strong