Compass Careers
Manager
Manager at Compass Careers, based in Ware, East of England, paying £28,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £28,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Ware, East of England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Customer Advisor
9% below the typical rate for customer advisor
Reference jobs/job/Manager/235536
About the role
Job Introduction
We're recruiting an experienced Manager who ispassionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who canconfidently motivate our team to be the best they can possibly be on a fulltime basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.
As a Manager, you will have the presence andpersonality to influence the day-to-day business, helping us deliver trulyincredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progressyour catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebratesindividuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
- Managing our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
- Overseeing the catering operations, including completing weekly business returns, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
- Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
- Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
- Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
- Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.
Our ideal Manager will:
- Have previous management experience in a similar role
- Have excellent communication and organisational skills
- Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
- Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen
- Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work,which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but isnot limited to:
- Free meals
- Onsite free car parking
- Subsidised gym membership
- 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, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive cash rewards 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
About Us
Healthcare Retail, part of Medirest, is passionate about delivering excellent products, standards and customer service to patients, staff and visitors in over 50 NHS hospitals around the UK through convenience and catering retail formats. The portfolio comprises many high street brand franchises including Costa Coffee and M&S Simply Food as well as a selection of in-house brands.
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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!
ApplyReference: jobs/job/Manager/235536 · Posted 27 minutes ago · Closes 9 Dec 2026 · Listed via Compass Careers
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