Catering Manager - Swindon

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Job Introduction

Catering Manager - Swindon

Up to £31,000 per annum (DOE)

Monday to Friday role - 7am until 3pm.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Catering Manager based at our unit in Swindon. You will be providing outstanding service to the staff and customers whilst guiding and motivating your team to be the best they can possibly be.

Integrated facilities management services with a purpose.

We're here to make workplaces better, cultivating working environments that energise, inspire and attract talent across all sectors. Our 'people and planet first' approach prioritises the aspects of FM that make the biggest operational impact, affording businesses more time to focus on what truly matters.

Services provided are breakfast, lunch and hospitality.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Understand and deliver all contractual terms
• Communicate any on site client changes to line manager.
• Communicate regularly with client (as agreed)
• Action plans are completed following client satisfaction surveys
• Ensure all client hospitality is delivered to the correct standard and look to up sell to increase revenue
• Ensure all company promotions are correctly implemented (where applicable)
• Ensure all products are correctly priced
• Analyse and effectively manage all in unit costs
• Monitor and manage GP
• Ensure cost and sales records are accurately inputted and maintained
• All food wastage is recorded and minimised
• Team are supported, trained, coached and develop
• Labour turnover is monitored, and team is fully recruited
• Implement all relevant HSE procedures within the unit and review them as appropriate.
• Ensure all food Prepared, cooked, and presented to the required standards and portion specifications
• Manage the processing of food orders, the receipt and storage of deliveries
• Maintain the cleanliness of all kitchens and surrounding working areas
• Ensure the correct use of all machinery and equipment
• Perform other general tasks to support effective food service delivery as reasonably requested

About You

• Previous Catering management experience in a similar role including client management
• Previous chef experience desirable
• Experience in understanding and managing finances
• Passionate about working in a food service environment
• Great eye for detail
• Good communication skills and able to work positively with others as part of a team
• Friendly, helpful & polite
• Good mentoring skills

About Us

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:

• Meal provide while on duty
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Medicash - Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family.
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Sharebuy Scheme
• Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards
• Employee networks created and led by employees for employees
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment, Health &Wellbeing and Travel discounts
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15%at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Vodaphone discounts
• On-going training & development and career pathways

Your workplace, but better.

Whether you're a cleaning operative, security specialist or part of our chef brigade, we work together as a cohesive team with a shared focus - to deliver great service and a seamless experience for our clients. In return, we'll support, coach and guide you as an individual so you can truly shine, whatever your role. Explore our current opportunities today and unlock your full potential!

Job Reference: com/2009/64294001/52681568/SU

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!