School Catering Manager - Lead Kitchens & Service

Compass Group UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee Chartwells catering and service operations on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. The role emphasizes delivering exceptional food and world-class service, with shift patterns Mon-Fri (Full Time Days) and a contract of 43.6 weeks per year.

You will supervise culinary teams, manage inventories and budgets, and drive KPI performance while upholding Compass Group UK&I standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years catering experience.
• Experience managing teams in a catering environment.
• Strong financial acumen and budget awareness.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
• Passionate about great-tasting food and customer service.
• Willingness to upskill and develop within Compass Group UK&I.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to high standards.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams to ensure excellent service.
• Oversee in-unit catering operations, inventory, budgets, and action plans.
• Monitor KPIs and report progress to line manager.
• Represent Compass Group UK&I and uphold the brand image.
• Identify opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales.
• Coordinate between customers and culinary/service teams to exceed expectations.
• Train and support teams to excel in their roles.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards across all catering teams.

Skills

Catering exp

Team leadership

Financial acumen

Communication

Organisation

Education

NVQ 1 & 2 / City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee Chartwells catering and service operations on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. The role emphasizes delivering exceptional food and world-class service, with shift patterns Mon-Fri (Full Time Days) and a contract of 43.6 weeks per year.

You will supervise culinary teams, manage inventories and budgets, and drive KPI performance while upholding Compass Group UK&I standards.