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Cafe Manager

Compass Group
Manchester Full-time
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We're recruiting an experienced Catering Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world\-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK\&I catering and service operations for CH\&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

  • Great operational training and development

  • Life assurance scheme

  • Personal Development and Training opportunities \- We are passionate about our growing team

  • A great wellbeing strategy \- including access to our Employee Assistance Programme

  • Regular social events and communication with our leaders

  • A holiday purchase scheme

  • Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:
  • Mon: Full\-time (Days)

  • Tues: Full\-time (Days)

  • Weds: Full\-time (Days)

  • Thurs: Full\-time (Days)

  • Fri: Full\-time (Days)

  • Sat:

  • Sun:
Could you shine as CH\&CO's next Catering Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing delicious food to the highest standards

  • Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service

  • Overseeing the efficiency of all in\-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans

  • Communicating regularly with your line manager 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 ensure we continue to exceed expectations

  • Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role

  • Implementing and reviewing Health \& Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.
Our ideal Catering Manager will:
  • Be passionate about great\-tasting food and exceptional customer service

  • Have a minimum of two years of catering experience

  • Have experience managing teams in a similar role

  • Hold an NVQ Level 1 \& 2 or City \& Guilds 706/1 and 2

  • Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate

  • Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen

  • Have excellent communication and organisational skills

  • Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill
Job Reference: com/2306/48219001/52703252/BU \#Gather and Gather

CH\&CO, a part of 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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