Part-Time School Catering Manager — Food & Service Lead

Compass Group UK; Winchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I seeks a part-time Catering Manager for Chartwells in the Winchester area. You will oversee all catering and service operations, ensuring exceptional food and customer service with a 25-hour weekly pattern.

You will lead culinary teams, manage inventories and budgets, and drive sales through new concepts while maintaining Health & Safety standards. Join a company valuing development and recognition.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years catering experience.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Hold NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2.
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
• Demonstrate brilliant communication and organisational skills.
• Demonstrate strong financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
• Supervising culinary and catering teams to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including inventories, budgets, and 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 exceed expectations
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to enable excellence
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams

Skills

Catering management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Compass Group UK&I seeks a part-time Catering Manager for Chartwells in the Winchester area. You will oversee all catering and service operations, ensuring exceptional food and customer service with a 25-hour weekly pattern.

You will lead culinary teams, manage inventories and budgets, and drive sales through new concepts while maintaining Health & Safety standards. Join a company valuing development and recognition.