Food Service Operations Manager

4 days ago


South Shields, United Kingdom Chartwells Full time

We are seeking an experienced Food Service Operations Manager to oversee catering and service operations for Chartwells on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience in food service management, with excellent communication and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Food Preparation: Prepare delicious food to the highest standards, ensuring exceptional quality and presentation.
  • Team Management: Supervise culinary and catering teams to maintain impeccable food and customer service standards.
  • Communication: Regularly communicate with line managers to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and targets.
  • Brand Representation: Represent Compass Group UK&I and maintain a positive brand image.
  • Customer Liaison: Liaise between customers and our culinary and service teams to exceed expectations.
  • Training and Development: Support and train teams, leading from the front to ensure everyone can excel in their role.
  • Health and Safety: Implement and review Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

The successful candidate will be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service, with a Basic Food Hygiene certificate and excellent communication and organisational skills. If you are an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill, we encourage you to apply.

About Chartwells:

Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. We focus on helping those in education build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead long healthy lives. Every week, we serve millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK.

What We Offer:
  • A competitive estimated salary of £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • An opportunity to progress your career with a company that values its people and invests in their development.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment that celebrates individuality and diversity.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.


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