At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic catering operation, ensuring top-notch service and team performance.
- Company: Join Circle Health Group, the UK's leading independent healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, and exclusive discounts on travel and shopping.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values your unique talents and promotes career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient wellbeing while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering management and strong leadership abilities are essential.
The predicted salary is between 31015 - 31015 £ per year.
Location: Rochdale
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £31,015 per annum
Lead a High Impact Healthcare Catering Operation
We are looking for a driven and people focused Catering Manager to oversee our catering services at Highfield Hospital, part of our prestigious Medirest Signature portfolio within Circle Health Group, the UK’s leading independent healthcare provider.
Working in partnership with an on site Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for the full catering operation, ensuring exceptional service delivery, team performance, and a first class experience for patients, staff, and visitors.
What You Will Be Doing
As Catering Manager, you will be the operational lead ensuring everything runs smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You will:
- Take full responsibility for the catering operation, from service delivery to compliance and performance
- Lead and inspire your team by managing, coaching, and developing staff to deliver consistently high standards
- Work closely with the Head Chef to align operational efficiency with food quality and patient needs
- Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, responding to feedback and evolving requirements
- Drive financial performance by managing labour, food costs, and budgets effectively
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, allergens, and healthcare regulations
- Plan resources effectively to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking someone who thrives in a fast paced environment and is passionate about delivering excellent service through strong leadership. You will ideally have:
- Experience as a Catering Manager or similar operational leadership role, ideally within contract catering or healthcare
- Proven ability to lead, engage, and develop high performing teams
- Experience managing client or stakeholder relationships
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and control costs
- Solid understanding of food safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- IT literacy including Microsoft Office and email systems
Make a Difference Every Day
This is an opportunity to lead a service that directly impacts patient wellbeing and experience. You will combine leadership, operational expertise, and purpose in a rewarding healthcare environment.
Benefits
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:
- 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
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
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!
Catering Manager in Rochdale employer: Chartwells Independent
At Circle Health Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at Highfield Hospital in Rochdale. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes, while our inclusive culture ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered. With a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare perks, travel discounts, and wellness classes, we provide a rewarding workplace where you can make a meaningful impact on patient wellbeing every day.
