Catering Operations Manager - University Of Kent

Catering Operations Manager - University of Kent

Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector.

For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has focused on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives.

Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges and universities across the UK.

Benefits

Free meals

Subsidised car parking

Contributory pension scheme

Growth opportunities through Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family

Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more

Discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more

Up to 44% off cinema tickets

Cash rewards on spending across a wide range of brands

Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes

Share discounts and offers with friends and families

Role Overview

As the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the contract to provide high quality foodservice and support services.

This includes the management, development and training of a large team, ensuring contract compliance, and running commercially in line with net growth and retention targets.

Responsibilities

Efficient and effective management of the contract

Build and maintain a positive client relationship, acting as a true partner in their business

Ensure smooth planning of the contract and resources to deliver a first-class food and beverage service to clients and customers

Qualifications

Successful background in Contract Catering / Hospitality / Retail with entrepreneurial skills to create a thriving working environment

Excellent management and communication skills, good understanding of report writing and financial management

Experience leading and managing a high performing team

Extensive operational experience in a similar sized role

Exceptional stakeholder management skills

Track record of growing sales in competitive retail and hospitality / events business

Foodservice or similar background

Excellent commercial acumenAbility to communicate effectively at all levels

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help 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!

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