At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to create delicious meals and ensure top-notch customer service.
- Company: Join Chartwells, a leader in catering for the education sector.
- Benefits: Career progression, competitive salary, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and grow in a culture that values individuality.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives through exceptional food experiences.
- Qualifications: Two years of catering experience and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We're recruiting an experienced Catering Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to 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
- Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
- Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, 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
- Identifying opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales
- Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
- 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 Catering Manager will:
- Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
- Have a minimum of two years of catering experience
- Have experience managing teams in a similar role
- Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
- Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
- Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen
- Have excellent communication and organisational skills
- Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill
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.
School Unit Manager in Waterloo employer: Compass Group
At Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values individuality and invests in the growth of our employees. As a Catering Manager, you'll enjoy a supportive work culture that encourages career progression, offers comprehensive training, and celebrates your contributions to delivering outstanding food experiences in the education sector. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits of a fulfilling career in a dynamic environment.
