School Catering Manager

Chartwells Independent; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Catering Manager to oversee exceptional food service and customer satisfaction. This part-time role involves managing catering operations, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in catering management, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering outstanding food experiences. Join a company that values individuality and invests in the growth of its employees while serving nutritious meals to the education sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience in a similar role.
• Experience managing teams and delivering exceptional food service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food and supervise culinary teams.
• Oversee catering operations, manage budgets, and ensure compliance.

Skills

Catering Management

Customer Service

Team Management

Financial Acumen

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

We're recruiting an experienced Catering 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 Chartwells on a part-time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week.

Role Overview

As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift Pattern

• 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 44 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

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. Employment is subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must declare all previous convictions and cautions to assess suitability for working with children.

Additional Information

Job Reference: com/0605/96556001/52736930/BU #State Schools

At Compass Group UK&I, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to succeed. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a culture of respect, empowerment, and growth for all team members.