At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage catering operations, ensuring top-notch food service and team performance.
- Company: Join Compass Group, a leader in the catering industry with a focus on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, onsite parking, discounts, wellness classes, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse workplace culture that values individuality and promotes career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your career in catering management.
- Qualifications: Previous experience in contract catering and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Organise and supervise the unit in accordance with and to the standards required by Compass Group UK & Ireland, the contract specification and statutory Regulations. To be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the unit under their control providing a quality service. Responsible for overseeing the preparation, cooking and service of food to agreed standards and specification. To ensure the efficient and economic use is made of all resources, including stock, team members and company assets.
Benefits:
- Free meals on duty
- Onsite free car parking
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide guidance and take a strategic approach to organising and managing the business through the team that report to you.
- Previous Contract Catering Experience
- Communicate, motivate and guide effectively your management team and catering staff on a daily basis.
- Set clear operational responsibilities for your management team and monitor their performance against their individual areas of responsibility.
- Take overall responsibility for both food and health and safety procedures in the catering department.
- Communicate regularly with the client as required.
- Action plans are completed following customer satisfaction surveys.
- Promote the unit and act as a Compass Group Advocate at all times.
- Proven experience of managing internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure all client hospitality is delivered to the agreed standard and seek feedback on the food and service provided.
- Identify any additional opportunities to enhance/develop the service we provide and discuss with line manager.
- Bring innovation and flair.
- Operate to the agreed budget, monitor trends and be able to identify corrective action if necessary.
- Ensure all customer requirements are delivered in line with the expectation.
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!
Catering Manager - Sherborne School employer: Lodestone House
At Compass Group UK & Ireland, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values diversity and empowers our team members to thrive. As a Catering Manager at Sherborne School, you'll enjoy competitive pay, free meals on duty, and access to extensive career development programmes, alongside unique benefits like exclusive travel discounts and wellness classes. Join us in a role where your leadership will not only enhance the dining experience but also contribute to a supportive community focused on growth and innovation.
