School Food Service Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Camberley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Food Service Manager in Camberley. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing culinary operations, managing teams, and ensuring exceptional food quality and customer service. A passion for food and prior management experience are crucial. The role offers full-time hours and a commitment to staff development and career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven previous management experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Passion for great tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrated financial acumen is essential.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Manage culinary and catering teams for impeccable service.
• Oversee catering operations and monitor budgets.
• Communicate with line manager regarding KPIs.
• Support and train teams to excel in their roles.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Financial acumen

Passion for customer service

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

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Job Introduction

We're recruiting an experienced Food Service Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently motivate our team to be the best they can possibly be for Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week.

As a Food Service Manager, you will have the presence and personality to influence the day-to-day business, helping us 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.

Could you shine as Chartwells's next Food Service Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying to be a Food Service Manager with Compass Group UK&I:

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
• Managing our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Overseeing the catering operations, including completing weekly business returns, 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
• 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

• Have previous management experience in a similar role
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate

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 expect 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. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/1411/L97301/52775566/BU #State Schools

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!