School Food Service Manager

Compass Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in education catering is seeking a passionate Food Service Manager to lead culinary operations at schools across the UK. This part-time role requires someone with management experience, exceptional customer service skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive dining experience for students. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to influence daily operations while progressing their career in a supportive environment that values diversity and excellence.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a similar role is essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are required.
• Passionate about food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to the highest standards.
• Manage culinary and catering teams for exceptional service.
• Oversee budget and operations, ensuring targets are met.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Financial acumen

Customer service

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

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 part time basis, contracted to 30 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:

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Other

Please note: This role is contracted to 44 weeks per year

Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Our ideal Food Service Manager will:

• 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/0406/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/BU 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!