School Kitchen Manager: Food Innovation & Team Leader

Compass Group PLC; Winchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Onsite gym

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways & MyLearning

Discounts on travel & shopping

Family & well-being benefits

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I seeks a hands-on food production leader to oversee a unit delivering pupil and staff meals with a wide hospitality scope. You will ensure quality service, maintain cost control and optimise resource use, while guiding a professional team in a dynamic environment.

You will drive food innovation, stay current with trends, and uphold health and nutrition guidelines, supported by strong English communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership in food production for pupil and staff feeding.
• Knowledge of health and nutritional guidelines.
• Ability to monitor costs and manage budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise the unit to Compass Group standards and regulations.
• Lead preparation, cooking and service of food to agreed standards.
• Motivate and develop the team while controlling costs within budget.
• Ensure resources, stock and assets are used efficiently.

Skills

English proficiency

Team motivation

Budgeting

Food production

Food safety knowledge

Education

Strong education experience

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Compass Group UK&I seeks a hands-on food production leader to oversee a unit delivering pupil and staff meals with a wide hospitality scope. You will ensure quality service, maintain cost control and optimise resource use, while guiding a professional team in a dynamic environment.

You will drive food innovation, stay current with trends, and uphold health and nutrition guidelines, supported by strong English communication and computer skills.