School Operations Manager

3 weeks ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Chartwells - Schools Full time

We are looking for an experienced School Operations Manager who can confidently lead all catering and service operations for Chartwells on a part-time basis, contracted to 32.5 hours per week.

As a Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our unit and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes, but is not limited to:

  1. Exclusive travel discounts with multiple brands
  2. Save money on your food shop with discounts on various supermarkets
  3. Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
  4. Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
  5. Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
  6. Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
  7. Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
  8. You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
  9. Contributory pension scheme
  10. Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Please note: This role is contracted to 44 weeks per year.

We are looking for a Manager who will:

  1. Supervise teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
  2. Oversee the efficiency of all in-unit operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
  3. Communicate regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
  4. Represent Compass Group UK&I and maintain a positive brand image
  5. Identify opportunities for new service concepts to drive sales
  6. Liaise between customers and our internal teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
  7. Support and train our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
  8. Implement and review Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill and has:

  1. A passion for great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
  2. A minimum of two years of management experience within a similar sector or industry
  3. Experience managing teams in a similar role
  4. Brilliant financial acumen
  5. Excellent communication and organisational skills

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect 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 wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength

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