School Kitchen Manager: Lead Dynamic Catering Team

Compass Group UK; Hyde; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

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Job summary

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a catering team and drive daily activity in a school-focused environment. You will oversee the kitchen operations, ensure quality meals, manage staff, and collaborate with other leaders across the business.

The role requires minimum 2 years catering experience, strong people management skills, and a good grasp of food hygiene and financial awareness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years catering experience.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate required.
• Proven experience in managing successful teams in a similar environment.
• Excellent financial acumen and IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver daily outcomes.
• Oversee daily department needs and coordinate with other leaders across the business.
• Ensure high standards of food safety and hygiene and cost control.

Skills

Food handling

People management

Communication

Results orientation

Accountability

Customer understanding

Team leadership

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Small team management

Catering experience

Financial acumen

IT literacy

Job description

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a catering team and drive daily activity in a school-focused environment. You will oversee the kitchen operations, ensure quality meals, manage staff, and collaborate with other leaders across the business.

The role requires minimum 2 years catering experience, strong people management skills, and a good grasp of food hygiene and financial awareness.