School Food Service Manager - Lead Culinary Team (Part-Time)

Compass Group UK; Truro; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Food Service Manager for Chartwells in the education sector. You will lead our catering team, deliver exceptional food and service, and ensure budgets and KPIs are met.

The role supports staff development and upholds high safety standards across all operations. The position offers a part-time contracted hours model (approximately 30 hours per week) with shifts Mon-Fri in a school setting, and emphasizes career progression within a large, values-driven

Qualifications

• Experience managing catering teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality food and service.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards.
• Managing culinary and catering teams to deliver impeccable food and service.
• Overseeing operations, completing weekly business returns and monitoring budgets.
• Implementing action plans and monitoring KPIs with the line manager.
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Training teams and ensuring Health & Safety compliance across all catering teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service orientation

Budget monitoring

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Food Service Manager for Chartwells in the education sector. You will lead our catering team, deliver exceptional food and service, and ensure budgets and KPIs are met.

The role supports staff development and upholds high safety standards across all operations. The position offers a part-time contracted hours model (approximately 30 hours per week) with shifts Mon-Fri in a school setting, and emphasizes career progression within a large, values-driven