School Catering Manager: Lead Kitchens & Service Excellence

Compass Group PLC; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells in the United Kingdom is recruiting an experienced Catering Manager to oversee all in-unit catering operations for Chartwells at a school site. The role is 40 hours per week with early weekday shifts and a 43.6-week annual contract, focusing on delivering exceptional food and service.

You will lead culinary teams, manage inventories and budgets, and drive sales with new concepts while upholding strict health and safety standards. Strong leadership and financial acumen are essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of catering experience.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
• Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ambitious and motivated, willing to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervising culinary and catering teams to deliver impeccable food and service.
• Overseeing in-unit catering operations, inventories, budgets, and action plans.
• Communicating with 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 exceed expectations.
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to excel.
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards across teams.

Skills

Catering management

Team leadership

Customer service

Education

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

Job description

Chartwells in the United Kingdom is recruiting an experienced Catering Manager to oversee all in-unit catering operations for Chartwells at a school site. The role is 40 hours per week with early weekday shifts and a 43.6-week annual contract, focusing on delivering exceptional food and service.

You will lead culinary teams, manage inventories and budgets, and drive sales with new concepts while upholding strict health and safety standards. Strong leadership and financial acumen are essential.