Culinary Operations Manager
13 hours ago
We are seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead our culinary and service operations in a part-time capacity, contracted to 27.5 hours per week. This role requires a strong passion for exceptional food and customer service, with the ability to oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells.
About Us
Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over two decades, we have been focusing 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing high-quality food to meet the highest standards
- Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure consistent delivery of excellent food and customer service
- Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including inventory management, budget monitoring, and implementing action plans
- 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 our culinary and service teams to exceed expectations
- Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to ensure everyone excels in their role
Requirements
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious individual who possesses:
- A minimum of two years of catering experience
- Experience managing teams in a similar role
- An NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 qualification
- A Basic Food Hygiene certificate
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Salary and Benefits
The estimated salary for this role is £25,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including comprehensive training and development opportunities, as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.
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