Catering Manager - London

Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award-winning teams - we are currently recruiting for a Catering Manager to join our team., Oversee the day-to-day delivery of hospitality services, including hospitality rooms, free-issue tea points, caf cart service, and fine dining events.
Ensure exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of service, event planning, reporting, and client communications.
Build strong relationships with a demanding client, consistently delivering against high expectations and bespoke requirements.
Produce accurate reports, event documentation, stock records, and operational updates, ensuring all information is organised and client-ready.
Plan and coordinate hospitality and events well in advance, ensuring seamless execution and appropriate contingency plans are in place.
Supervise and support the catering team, maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and customer service.
Support the delivery of occasional evening functions and events (overtime paid).
Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company standards at all times.

Ideal CandidateStrong hospitality background with experience in high-end corporate or fine dining environments.
Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
Confident managing demanding client relationships and working to exacting standards.
Proactive, professional, and able to plan effectively while managing multiple priorities.

As part of Compass you'll 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 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!

Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
Personal Development and Training opportunities
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Holiday allowance
Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
Eye care
A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
Family friendly support
Regular social events and communication with our leaders
A holiday purchase scheme
Volunteering days
Professional subscriptions
Recognition schemes and people awards
Long service awards
Access to some great high street discount vouchers