Great food in the workplace isn't simply about fuel. It's about increasing productivity and improving performance; it's about happy, motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do - we live to bring food and people together.
We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional.
Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award-winning teams - we are currently recruiting for a Catering Manager to join our team.
Salary: £36,000 per annum
Location: Cambridge, CB2 0RA
Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday (8am - 4.30pm)
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day operation of a busy café and hospitality service, ensuring excellent standards of food and customer service.
Oversee breakfast, lunch, and hospitality catering services for approximately 130 covers per day.
Manage hospitality bookings and coordinate the smooth delivery of meetings, events, and catering requests.
Provide hands-on leadership to a team of 3 employees, supporting their development and performance.
Build strong relationships with clients and guests, delivering an exceptional customer experience.
Manage rotas, stock control, ordering, budgets, and all associated administrative tasks.
Ensure all food safety, health & safety, and company compliance standards are maintained.
Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve service, efficiency, and profitability.
Work closely with the Operations Manager to ensure the operation runs effectively and consistently.
Our Ideal Candidate
Previous experience as a Catering Manager, General Manager, or Hospitality Manager within a workplace catering, hospitality, or café environment.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing and motivating small teams.
Hands-on approach with the ability to balance operational duties and administration.
Experience managing hospitality bookings, client relationships, and event catering.
Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
Confident managing budgets, ordering, stock control, and reporting.
Passionate about delivering outstanding food, hospitality, and customer service.
Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with clients, guests, and colleagues.
Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards.
Comfortable reporting to the Operations Manager and supporting wider business objectives.
What's in it for you?
Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
Personal Development and Training opportunities
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Holiday allowance
Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
Eye care
A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
Family friendly support
Regular social events and communication with our leaders
A holiday purchase scheme
Volunteering days
Professional subscriptions
Recognition schemes and people awards
Long service awards
Access to some great high street discount vouchers
Us
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.
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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!
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At Company of Cooks, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values Craft, Creativity, and Community. Located in the heart of London, our team enjoys numerous benefits including personal development opportunities, a comprehensive wellbeing strategy, and a supportive environment that encourages growth and collaboration. Join us to be part of a passionate team that brings cultural destinations to life through outstanding food and service.
