Catering Manager

What you'll be doing:
To organise and manage the food across campus in accordance with and to the standards required by Compass Group UK & Ireland, the contract specification and statutory Regulations. To be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the restaurants, mobile pop ups and hospitality under their control providing a quality service. Working closely with the head Chef will be responsible for the presentation and service of all food across campus to the agreed standards and specification. To ensure the efficient and economic use is made of all resources, including stock, team members and company assets.
More about the role:

• This is a full time role and not term time only
• We operate 16 outlets across campus between 7am and 10pm 7 days a week
• Understand and deliver all contractual terms
• Communicate regularly with ops manager and head chef
• Attend weekly Team meetings reporting on successes, improvements and challenges in your areas of responsibility
• Action plans are completed following client satisfaction surveys
• Promote the unit and act as a Compass Advocate at all time
• This is a full time role and not term time only
• We operate 16 outlets across campus between 7am and 10pm 7 days a week
• Ensure all company promotions are correctly implemented (where applicable)
• Ensure all products are correctly priced in line with ‘Price it' or in line with client specifications
• Identify any additional opportunities and discuss with line manager
• Action plans are completed following consumers satisfaction surveys
• Ensure all food areas are adequately stocked at all times
• Ensure all customer requirements are delivered in line with the expectation
• Control food sales via the App/Kiosk and counter services

What we'll give:

• £30,000.00per annumdepending on experience
• A fast paced environment feeding students across campus
• Compass exclusive offers on PerksAtWork
• Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you
• Pension contribution

Who you are:

• Good Chef skills
• Good knowledge and experience of working with food
• People Management
• Communication
• Results Orientation
• Holding others accountable
• Understanding Customers
• Flexible to meet the needs of the business. Although predominantly Mon-Fri we do have some weekend and evening requirements.
• An experienced manager who knows about great food and service
• A team player who, alongside the Head chef and retail manager will manage campus
• Proven experience in managing successful teams in a similar environment
• NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Experience of leading and managing a small team of people
• Minimum 2 years catering experience
• Excellent financial acumen
• I.T literate