School Kitchen Manager: Lead & Inspire

Compass Group PLC; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Contributory pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Digital GP access

Wider healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness programs

Job summary

Compass Group UK & Ireland is seeking a unit manager to organise and supervise our catering unit to required standards. You will lead a small team, ensure food preparation and service meet specifications, and manage resources efficiently while upholding the company’s quality service and safety standards.

The role emphasizes people leadership, customer focus and strong financial acumen, with pre-employment checks and DBS where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing successful teams in a similar environment.
• Proven knowledge and experience of working with food.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise the unit to the required standards and specification.
• Provide a quality service with efficient and economic use of stock and resources.
• Oversee preparation, cooking and service of food to agreed standards.
• Lead and manage a small team and hold others accountable.

Skills

People Management

Communication

Results orientation

Customer understanding

Team leadership

Food preparation & service

Accountability

IT literate

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Minimum 2 years catering experience

Job description

Compass Group UK & Ireland is seeking a unit manager to organise and supervise our catering unit to required standards. You will lead a small team, ensure food preparation and service meet specifications, and manage resources efficiently while upholding the company’s quality service and safety standards.

The role emphasizes people leadership, customer focus and strong financial acumen, with pre-employment checks and DBS where applicable.