School Catering Manager

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

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht einen leidenschaftlichen Catering Manager, der außergewöhnliche kulinarische Erlebnisse bietet. In dieser spannenden Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Leitung unserer Küchen und Catering-Teams, um sicherzustellen, dass wir erstklassige Speisen und Service bieten. Sie werden die Effizienz der Catering-Operationen überwachen, Budgets verwalten und neue Konzepte zur Umsatzsteigerung identifizieren. Diese Position bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, Ihre Karriere in einem Unternehmen voranzutreiben, das in seine Mitarbeiter investiert und Vielfalt feiert. Wenn Sie ein motivierter und ambitionierter Profi sind, der nach einer Herausforderung sucht, könnte dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie sein.

Qualifications

• Mindestens zwei Jahre Erfahrung im Catering.
• Erfahrung in der Leitung von Teams in ähnlicher Rolle.

Responsibilities

• Vorbereitung von Speisen nach höchsten Standards.
• Überwachung der Catering-Teams zur Sicherstellung des Kundenservices.

Skills

Kundenservice

Teamführung

Finanzmanagement

Kommunikation

Organisation

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2

City & Guilds 706/1 und 706/2

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 full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week.

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.

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 44 weeks per year.

Could you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Our ideal Catering Manager will:

• 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.

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. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check.

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!