School Catering Director

22 hours ago


East Sheen, Greater London, United Kingdom Compass UK & Ireland Full time

**About the Role:**

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Catering Manager to oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and delivering truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
  • Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
  • Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
  • Communicating regularly with your line manager 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 our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
  • Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
  • Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

About You:

We're looking for a talented and ambitious individual who is passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service. The successful candidate will have:

  • A minimum of two years of catering experience
  • Experience managing teams in a similar role
  • Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
  • Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
  • Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen
  • Have excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

About Us:

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.

Estimated salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per year (dependent on location and experience).



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