School Manager

TN United Kingdom; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Manager, where your passion for exceptional food and customer service will shine. In this full-time role, you will oversee catering operations, ensuring smooth service delivery while leading and training your team. With a commitment to investing in your career, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth. Be part of a company that values individuality and recognizes hard work, while contributing to the well-being of students across the UK. If you're ambitious and motivated, this is your chance to make a real impact!

Benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Digital GP access

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of management experience in a similar sector.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise teams to deliver impeccable food and customer service.
• Oversee efficiency of operations and manage inventories.

Skills

Management Experience

Customer Service

Financial Acumen

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

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We're recruiting an experienced Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a full-time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week.

As a Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our unit and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and many more
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

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

Could you shine as Chartwells' next Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supervising teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit operations, including managing inventories, 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
• Identifying opportunities for new service concepts to drive sales
• Liaising between customers and our internal teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
• 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 Manager will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Have a minimum of two years of management experience within a similar sector or industry
• Have experience managing teams in a similar role
• Demonstrate excellent financial acumen
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

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 focused on helping those in education 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 all employees are expected to share this commitment. Employment offers are subject to 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 applicants must declare all previous convictions and cautions to assess suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/3005/98587001/52358938/R/BU

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their careers. We aim to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Our colleagues should feel valued, reach their full potential, and thrive — Diversity is Our Strength!