School Chef Manager - Westcliff-On-Sea

Chartwells Independent; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Digital GP and healthcare benefits

High street discounts

Wellbeing and wellness programs

Life assurance

Job summary

CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, seeks an experienced Catering Manager to oversee all catering and service operations for CH&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

You'll ensure kitchens and counters run smoothly, deliver exceptional food experiences, and benefit from a company that invests in people, celebrates individuality and recognises performers who go beyond the plate.

Qualifications

• Two years catering experience or more.
• Experience managing teams in a catering setting.
• Brilliant financial acumen and cost awareness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to high standards and supervise teams.
• Oversee in-unit catering operations, inventories and budgets.
• Communicate with line manager to monitor KPIs and targets.
• Represent CH&CO and maintain a positive brand image.
• Identify opportunities to drive sales with new concepts.
• Liaise between customers and teams to exceed expectations.
• Train and support teams; uphold Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Team management

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Monday to Friday
• Term time only (44.6 weeks per year)
• Salary of up to £30,000 - based on set KPIs and/or experience.
• Free meals
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

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 CH&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 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.

Please note: This role is term time only, contracted to 44.6 weeks per year

Could you shine as CH&CO'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

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CH&CO, a part of 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!