Catering Manager - Loughborough

We are looking for an experienced

Catering Manager

to lead the delivery of Catering services across site. You will ensure operational excellence, a positive safety culture, and compliance with all relevant standards.

Key Responsibilities:Ensure a safe environment and promote a strong safety culture.Manage all services to meet contractual, hygiene, and compliance standards (NHS, ISO, Food Hygiene).Lead, train, and develop a high-performing team, ensuring clear objectives and performance management.Build strong client relationships through effective communication and reporting.Control budgets, labour, and stock to meet financial targets.Conduct audits, address non-compliance, and drive continuous improvement.Use company systems to manage schedules, compliance, and reporting.Provide cover for other managers and supervisors as needed.

About You:Proven experience in facilities or soft services management.Strong leadership and communication skills.Solid understanding of health and safety and compliance requirements.Confident managing teams in a demanding environment.

EssentialProven operational management experience within a catering environment with sound knowledge of procedural and legislative frameworksAdvanced Food Hygiene Certificate Level 4.HACCP in practice.Excellent communication and team management experience.Sound financial acumen and experienced in managing budgets and growing salesProven experience in managing direct teams to deliver high quality and customer service standardsComputer literate and capable of using Microsoft packagesGood standard of education

We ensure you''re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:Onsite free car parkingSubsidised mealsContributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury''s, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Part of Compass Group UKandI, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK and Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/1507/43364001/52750585/SU #Defence

Compass Group UKandI 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!TPBN1_UKCT