At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to create delicious meals and deliver top-notch customer service.
- Company: Join Chartwells, a leader in catering for the education sector.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, career progression, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and grow your career in a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives through exceptional food experiences.
- Qualifications: Management experience, great communication skills, and a passion for food.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We're recruiting an experienced Food Service Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently motivate our team to be the best they can possibly be for Chartwells on a part-time basis, contracted to 20 hours per week. As a Food Service Manager, you will have the presence and personality to influence the day-to-day business, helping us deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
- Managing our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
- Overseeing the catering operations, including completing weekly business returns, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
- Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
- Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
- Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
- Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams
Our ideal Food Service Manager will:
- Have previous management experience in a similar role
- Have excellent communication and organisational skills
- Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
- Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen
- Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects 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!
School Food Service Manager in Nanpean employer: Compass Group
Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is an exceptional employer dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment for its Food Service Managers. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer numerous opportunities for career progression while celebrating individuality and recognising outstanding contributions. Join us in delivering incredible food experiences in the education sector, where your passion for great-tasting food and customer service will be valued and rewarded.
