Catering Manager

2 weeks ago

North Kensington, United Kingdom Compass Group Full time

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

Free meals

Contributory pension scheme

Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, (url removed) and many more

Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more

Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster

Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands

Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes

You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

We’re looking for an experienced Catering Manager to lead the delivery of exceptional food on-site. You’ll oversee day-to-day catering operations, ensuring smooth service, outstanding quality, and full compliance with safety and hygiene standards, all while driving financial performance and inspiring your team to deliver excellence.

What You’ll DoOversee all catering operations to meet contractual, financial, and service objectives.

Build strong client relationships through regular communication, performance reviews, and innovation.

Manage budgets effectively, controlling labour, food, and operating costs to achieve profit targets.

Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing catering team with a focus on engagement, retention, and progression.

Step into the kitchen to support the team during periods of annual leave, absence, or peak service demand.

Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards, including HACCP and audit requirements.

Use data and KPIs to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What You’ll BringMinimum 3 years’ experience managing catering operations ideally in a busy, high-volume site

Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.

Proven ability to manage budgets, costs, and performance targets.

Confident leading large teams across multiple shift patterns.

Solid understanding of food safety legislation and experience implementing HACCP systems.

Commercial awareness and confidence using digital catering systems (EPOS, stock control, compliance tools).

DesirableCulinary background

Knowledge of sustainable catering practices

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength

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