Culinary Services Director

2 days ago


Oakham, Rutland, United Kingdom Compass Group UK Full time
Job Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Catering Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of catering experience, holding an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2.

The estimated salary for this role is around £35,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Responsibilities and Requirements
  1. Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
  2. Supervise culinary and catering teams to ensure impeccable food and customer service.
  3. Oversee the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans.
  4. Communicate regularly with line managers to monitor KPIs and targets.
  5. Represent Compass Group UK&I and maintain a positive brand image.
  6. Identify opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales.
  7. Liaise between customers and our culinary and service teams to exceed expectations.
  8. Support and train teams, leading from the front to ensure everyone can excel in their role.
  9. Implement and review Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

To succeed in this role, you should have excellent communication and organisational skills, be an ambitious and motivated individual always looking to upskill, and demonstrate brilliant financial acumen.

About Compass Group UK&I

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers.

We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members.



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