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Compass Group

Dorset

Other

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30.03.2025

14.05.2025

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

• Free meals
• Onsite free car parking
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• 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
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• 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

What you'll be doing:

The overall purpose of this role is to organise and supervise the unit in accordance with and to the standards required by Compass Group UK & Ireland, the contract specification and statutory Regulations. You will be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the unit under your control, providing a quality service. This includes overseeing the preparation, cooking, and service of food to agreed standards and specifications, ensuring the efficient and economic use of all resources, including stock, team members, and company assets.

We are seeking an experienced Catering Manager. Being an Independent School, this contract offers a desirable work/life balance. The main facilities are of a high standard, and the client is proactive and supportive of the catering team. The current FOH team has good experience and local knowledge to help a General Catering Manager understand the operation and settle into the role.

Key responsibilities within this role will include:

• Provide guidance and take a strategic approach to organising and managing the business through the team that reports to you.
• Communicate, motivate and guide effectively your management team and catering staff on a daily basis. Set clear operational responsibilities for your management team and monitor their performance against their individual areas of responsibility.
• Take overall responsibility for both food and health and safety procedures in the college catering department.
• Communicate regularly with the bursar, headmaster, and academic staff as required.
• Complete action plans following Pupil/Staff satisfaction surveys.
• Promote the unit and act as a Chartwells/Compass Advocate at all times.
• Ensure all client hospitality is delivered to the agreed standard and seek feedback on the food and service provided.
• Be present frequently at pupil/staff meal times, ensuring we provide great tasting, freshly prepared food at every meal service that pupils and staff look forward to and really love.
• Identify any additional opportunities to enhance/develop the service we provide and discuss with the line manager.
• Be aware of the need to ring the changes with the food provided, looking for ways to bring innovation and flair so the service does not become repetitive.
• Operate to the agreed budget, monitor trends, and be able to identify corrective action if necessary.
• Ensure all customer requirements are delivered in line with expectations.

As part of Compass, you'll help to feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks, and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2503/99130001/52708069/SU #Independent

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!