Culinary Operations Manager

2 days ago


Workington, Cumbria, United Kingdom Compass UK & Ireland Full time

About Compass Group UK&I

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We're a leading foodservice company, operating in around 6,000 venues across the UK and Ireland. As Catering Manager, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly, delivering exceptional food experiences to our customers.


Our ideal candidate will have at least two years of catering experience, with a proven track record of managing teams in similar roles. They'll be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service, holding relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2. A Basic Food Hygiene certificate is also essential.

The successful candidate can expect a competitive salary of approximately £35,000 per annum, plus great perks and opportunities for learning and development within the industry leader. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates individual talents, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
  • Supervising culinary and catering teams to ensure impeccable food and customer service
  • Overseeing efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories and budgets
  • Communicating regularly with line managers 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 culinary and service teams to exceed expectations
  • Supporting and training teams, leading from the front to excel in their roles
  • Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards for compliance


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