Catering Operations Manager

3 days ago


Chichester, United Kingdom Compass UK & Ireland Full time

Career Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Catering Supervisor to join our team at Chartwells, the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector in the UK. This role offers a unique chance to work with a dynamic team, overseeing all catering and service operations on a part-time basis.

About the Role:

  • We are looking for an individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional food experiences and providing world-class customer service.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly, supervising culinary and catering teams, and communicating regularly with their line manager to monitor KPIs and targets.
  • A Basic Food Hygiene certificate and experience managing teams in a similar role are essential qualifications for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of delicious food to the highest standards
  • Supervising culinary and catering teams to deliver impeccable food and customer service
  • Communicating regularly with the line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
  • Liaising between customers and culinary and service teams to exceed expectations
  • Supporting and training teams, leading from the front to ensure everyone can excel in their role
  • Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

Our Ideal Candidate:

  • Must have a minimum of two years of catering experience and experience managing teams in a similar role
  • Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
  • Have excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

Estimated Salary: £23,000 - £28,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Compass Group UK&I is an equal opportunities employer.



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