At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant mobile catering operation, serving fresh food to our school community.
- Company: Join a supportive school environment with a focus on creativity and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, term-time working, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values your unique talents and promotes career advancement.
- Why this job: Shape a unique catering experience and make a real impact on school life.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering or hospitality, strong leadership skills, and a creative approach.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and hands-on Catering Truck Manager to lead an exciting new mobile catering offer within our vibrant independent school community. This is a unique opportunity to shape and run a versatile catering operation, serving pupils, parents, and staff across a range of settings.
The Role
You will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of our new catering truck, delivering high-quality, fresh, and appealing food across multiple service points, including:
- Boarders’ suppers
- Match teas for pupils and parents
- Additional tuck shop provision
- Pop-up food offers across the school site
You will play a key role in creating a dynamic and engaging food experience that complements school life.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of the catering truck operation
- Plan and prepare menus suitable for varied audiences
- Deliver excellent food quality and presentation
- Ensure high standards of hygiene, food safety, and compliance
- Monitor stock, ordering, and cost control
- Provide outstanding customer service to pupils, staff, and visitors
- Develop creative ideas to grow and enhance the offer
About You
- Proven experience in catering, hospitality, or street food/mobile catering
- Strong organisational and leadership skills
- A creative approach to food and service
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider catering team
- Confident managing busy service periods and varied demands
- Full, clean UK driving licence (essential)
What We Offer
- A varied and engaging role within a supportive school environment
- The chance to develop and grow a new catering concept
- Term-time working pattern (with occasional additional events)
- Competitive salary and benefits
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. 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!
Mobile Catering Manager in Eastbourne employer: Lodestone House
Compass Group UK&I is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises work-life balance and professional development within the vibrant setting of an independent school in Edinburgh. Employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities, a commitment to high standards in food quality and health safety, and the chance to lead a motivated team dedicated to customer satisfaction.
