Peabodys Cafe Manager

OneRetail; Chichester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services company is seeking an experienced Manager in Chichester to oversee catering operations. The role involves supervising teams, managing budgets, and ensuring exceptional customer service. Candidates should have at least two years of management experience and a passion for food. This full-time position offers competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Recognition for outstanding performance

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of management experience in a similar sector.
• Experience managing teams effectively.
• Demonstrates excellent financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Supervise teams to ensure impeccable food and customer service.
• Manage in-unit operations and monitor budgets.
• Identify opportunities for new service concepts.

Skills

Food service management

Customer service

Team supervision

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Organizational 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 a major High Street brand on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 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.

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

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Have a minimum of two years of management experience within a similar 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

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK\'s biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/0309/42963001/52750360/BU #One Retail

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!