Catering Unit Manager - Cheriton Primary in Southampton

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Catering Unit Manager - Cheriton Primary to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 21.25 hours per week. As a Catering Unit Manager - Cheriton Primary, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Please note: This role is contracted to 43.8 weeks per year.

Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here’s what you need to know before applying:

• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of catering staff to deliver excellent food service.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and meal service.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards (HACCP, COSHH) and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Work closely with dietitians to create menus that meet patients' specific dietary requirements.
• Manage stock control, budgeting, and cost-effectiveness to ensure a profitable catering service.
• Maintain high levels of customer service, ensuring all meals are delivered efficiently and meet the needs of patients, staff, and visitors.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives in line with the hospital's standards and patient care goals.

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within a healthcare or hospitality setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, including HACCP, COSHH, and dietary requirements.
• Leadership experience with the ability to manage and inspire a diverse team.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Budget management experience and an ability to work within financial constraints.
• A passion for providing nutritious, well-balanced meals that enhance patient recovery and staff well-being.

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 been focusing on helping those in education to 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 expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing 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 we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

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!