General Catering Manager - Derby

Job Description

General Catering Manager - DerbyUp to £40,000 per annumFree parking & Meal on shift.We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced General Manager to oversee a high volume, 24/7 unit based in Derby.We provide services for the customers on site 24 hours, 7 days a week. We have a set formula to deliver the catering services across thesite. You will be part of the management team delivering to customerson a daily basis. This is a fastpaced service and you will need to have experience within a demanding 24/7 site. You will be responsible to manage all aspects of the service with the support of your management team.The General Manageris responsible for managing the daily operations of a full catering services, food safety, health & safetyalong with driving our Net Zero strategy. You will be responsible for the food strategy and providing culinary support on site.Thissupport will include delivering special events, monitoring and maintenance of culinary standards, monitoring compliance with Compass Group procedures and systems, sales and retention presentations and support for client functions.For the right General Manager,we are offering a highly competitive salary & benefits, a supportive management system, a trained and enthusiastic team and the opportunity to work for a company that embraces new ideas and a training and development culture.Along with fantastic training and development machines to help you progress your career with Compass.

• Plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company’s reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times
• Taking responsibility for the food production with a hands-on approach
• Achieve a consistent GP through accurate delivery of concepts, offers and procedures
• Ensurethe unit chef teams & operations team support and drive sales by implementing central marketing offers and operational best practices
• Strategic planning to ensure marketing is in place for upcoming theme days and events
• Coaching unit culinary teamto ensure that the required standards are achieved at all times in units.
• Developand maintain good working relationships with existing client
• Responsible for all aspects of food safety, HS and COSHH
• To implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets
• Understand and deliver all contractual terms
• Communicate any on site client changes to line manager.
• Communicate regularly with client (as agreed)
• 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
• All food wastage is recorded and minimised
• Team are supported, trained, coached and develop
• Labour turnover is monitored, and team is fully recruited
• Produce and utilise succession plan
• Perform other general tasks to support effective food service delivery as reasonably requested

• 5+ years experience as a Catering / Chef Manager with experience of overseeing a demanding 24/7 site.
• Experience of managing a team of 10+ employees.
• Strong Culinary Background.
• Strong HR skills to manage large team.
• Experience of Strategic Marketing
• Experience of Menu planningto ensure variety, presentation, innovation and driving sales in unit.
• Good communication skillsto liaise with day to day client.
• Ability to produce reports and sales information for monthly client meetings.
• Have a proactive approach to seasonal demands from the client and key annual events.
• Retail and commercial skills are a must.
• Friendly and approachable, with the management skills to develop and manage a team.
• A can-do attitude.
• Computer literate.
• Due to location, a driving licence & access to a vehicle is ideal.

About UsWe ensure youre rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsburys, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

As part of Compass youll 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 UKs biggest businesses.Job Reference: com/0910/40990001/52528092/SUCompass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyones talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities.Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!