Part-Time School Catering Manager – Mornings

Compass Group UK; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I's Chartwells division is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee catering and service operations on a part-time basis, contracted to 17.5 hours per week. You will ensure kitchen and service counters run smoothly while delivering exceptional food and customer service across education sector sites.

This role requires at least two years of catering experience, leadership of teams, and relevant food safety qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years catering experience.
• Experience supervising culinary and catering teams.
• Hold NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2.
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
• Demonstrate financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ambitious and motivated 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 management

Team leadership

Budget monitoring

Food safety awareness

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

Job description

Compass Group UK&I's Chartwells division is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee catering and service operations on a part-time basis, contracted to 17.5 hours per week. You will ensure kitchen and service counters run smoothly while delivering exceptional food and customer service across education sector sites.

This role requires at least two years of catering experience, leadership of teams, and relevant food safety qualifications.