We\'re recruiting an experienced Ops 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 Universities on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.As a Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our unit and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible experiences. In return, you\'ll have the opportunity to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.Please note: This role is contracted to 34 weeks per yearCould you shine as Universities\'s next Manager? Here\'s what you need to know before applying:Your key responsibilities will include:Supervising teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer serviceOverseeing the efficiency of all in-unit operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plansCommunicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targetsRepresenting Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand imageIdentifying opportunities for new service concepts to drive salesLiaising between customers and our internal teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectationsSupporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their roleImplementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.Our ideal Ops Manager will:Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer serviceHave a minimum of two years of management experience within a similiar sector or industryHave experience managing teams in a similar roleDemonstrate brilliant financial acumenHave excellent communication and organisational skillsBe an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskillPart of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century Chartwells has been focusing 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.Job Reference: com/1109/94125001/52665818/BUCompass 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 thriveÑbecause diversity is our strength!
