Assistant Manager – Catering (Mon‑Fri)

About the role

Join Compass UK & Ireland as an Assistant Manager in our award‑winning catering team. Working Monday to Friday, you will help create memorable food experiences while supporting a dynamic group of 25 staff members.

Key responsibilities

• Liaise between the team and the General Manager to exceed service expectations.
• Manage a team of 25, overseeing daily operations and performance.
• Assist with inventory control, budget monitoring and action‑plan implementation.
• Handle tills, process payments and ensure accurate cash management.
• Support and train staff, leading by example to drive excellence.
• Complete paperwork as required and represent the Compass brand positively.

Required profile

• Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service.
• Previous experience in a similar assistant‑manager or supervisory role.
• Proven ability to manage teams effectively.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ambitious, motivated and eager to develop new skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £35,000 per annum.
• Personal development and training opportunities.
• Pension scheme, life assurance and health‑care benefits.
• Generous holiday allowance and purchase scheme.
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing resources.
• Regular social events, volunteering days and recognition awards.