Term-Time School Dining Manager

Compass Group UK; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital GP & healthcare

Travel discounts

Retail discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Family discounts

Job summary

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a School Catering Manager to oversee unit operations and service counters, ensuring exceptional food and customer experiences. The role offers opportunities to progress within a company that values its people and rewards high performance.

You will lead teams, manage inventories and budgets, and collaborate with management to monitor KPIs while upholding safety standards. A strong background in catering leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of management experience within a similar sector or industry.
• Experience leading and developing teams to deliver high-quality service.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to monitor budgets and KPIs.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise teams to ensure impeccable food and customer service.
• Oversee efficiency of in-unit operations, inventories, budgets and action plans.
• Communicate regularly with line manager to monitor KPIs and targets.
• Represent Compass Group UK&I and maintain a positive brand image.
• Identify opportunities for new service concepts to drive sales.
• Liaise between customers and internal teams to exceed expectations.
• Support and train teams, leading from the front to enable excellence.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards across catering and service teams.

Skills

People management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a School Catering Manager to oversee unit operations and service counters, ensuring exceptional food and customer experiences. The role offers opportunities to progress within a company that values its people and rewards high performance.

You will lead teams, manage inventories and budgets, and collaborate with management to monitor KPIs while upholding safety standards. A strong background in catering leadership is essential.