School Catering Manager

Compass Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a talented individual in Northern Ireland. The role involves preparing high-quality food, managing catering teams, and ensuring exceptional customer service. Candidates should have at least two years of catering experience, strong communication, and team management skills. The ideal candidate holds relevant NVQ qualifications and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate, while demonstrating a passion for food and a commitment to maintaining high standards. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing excellent customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervising culinary and catering teams for service excellence.
• Overseeing in-unit catering operations and budgets.
• Communicating regularly with your line manager on KPIs.
• Maintaining a positive brand image for Compass Group.
• Identifying opportunities for new food concepts.
• Liaising between customers and culinary teams.
• Leading and training teams to excel in their roles.
• Implementing Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team management

Financial acumen

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Shift Pattern

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:

Please note: This role is contracted to 43.2 weeks per year

Key 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

Ideal Candidate

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

At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us. We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Job Reference: com/1712/40904001/52781525/NI #Northern Ireland

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!