Assistant Catering Manager

Compass Group; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

We’re recruiting an experienced Assistant 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 Eurest on a part-time basis, contracted to 22.75 hours per week. As an Assistant 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. Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 4 on 4 off.

Could you shine as Eurest’s next Assistant Catering Manager? Here’s what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Liaising between the team and manager to ensure we continually exceed expectations
2. Motivating the team to keep everyone on task
3. Assisting the manager with managing inventories, monitoring budgets and implementing action plans
4. Managing the tills and processing payments
5. Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
6. Assisting with paperwork when required
7. Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image

Our ideal Assistant Catering Manager will:

1. Be passionate about exceptional customer service
2. Have previous experience in a similar role
3. Have experience managing teams
4. Have excellent communication and organisational skills
5. Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering. At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We’re people-powered at Eurest. It’s an understatement to say that we’re passionate about what we do, which is why we’re committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting!

Job Reference: com/3110/41631001/52692711/BU

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!