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.

About the role

We're currently recruiting a Catering Manager to join CH&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, days.

You'll lead the catering operation, from the kitchen to the counter, building a great team and delivering food and service our clients and customers love.

Please note: This role is contracted to 44.6 weeks per year

What you'll do

• Leading our catering teams to keep delivering impeccable food and customer service
• Overseeing all in-unit catering operations, including stock, budgets and action plans
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front so everyone can excel
• Identifying new food and service concepts to drive sales
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards across all catering and service teams

What we offer

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance

About you

Our ideal Catering Manager will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Have at least two years' catering experience, including managing teams
• Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2, and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Have strong financial awareness
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be ambitious and always looking to upskill

Could you bring your spark to CH&CO? Apply today, we'd love to hear from you.

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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!