Food Service Director

3 weeks ago


Bishop Auckland, Durham, United Kingdom Compass UK & Ireland Full time

About the Company:

Compass Group UK&I is a leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. With over 25 years of experience, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK.

The Job:

We are recruiting a Hospitality Management Position to join our team at Chartwells. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences.

Responsibilities:

  • Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
  • Supervising culinary and catering teams to ensure impeccable food and customer service
  • Overseeing efficiency of in-unit catering operations, including inventory management and budget monitoring
  • Communicating with line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
  • Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
  • Liaising between customers and culinary/service teams to exceed expectations
  • Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance

Requirements:

  • Passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
  • Minimum of two years of catering experience
  • Experience managing teams in a similar role
  • NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
  • Basic Food Hygiene certificate
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

Estimated Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience

Benefits: Opportunity to progress career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate



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