Catering Manager

What you'll be doing:

Great food in the workplace isn't simply about fuel.
It's about increasing productivity and improving performance; it's about happy, motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do - we live to bring food and people together.

We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional.

Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award-winning teams - we are currently recruiting for a Catering Manager to join our team.

Salary: £42,000-£45,000 per annum

Location: London

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the hospitality operation, making sure service runs smoothly and to a high standard.
• Support the delivery of a range of hospitality services, from day-to-day food and drink service through to meetings, events and functions.
• Plan and organise hospitality and events, making sure everything is prepared and delivered smoothly.
• Build a great relationship with the client, understanding what they need and delivering a service that meets their expectations.
• Lead and support the team, keeping standards high across food, presentation and customer service.
• Keep on top of reporting, stock, event information and general administration.
• Support occasional evening events and functions when required, with overtime paid.
• Make sure food safety, health & safety and company standards are followed.

Ideal Candidate

• A strong hospitality background, ideally from a busy, customer-focused environment.
• Great attention to detail with good organisational skills.
• Confident building relationships and delivering a high standard of service.
• Proactive and organised, with the ability to manage different priorities.
• A real passion for hospitality and creating a great customer experience.

What's in it for you?

Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

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.

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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!

Salary

£42000- £45,000 per annum

Working conditions

Contract: Full Time