855 Food Service Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

We're recruiting an experienced Food Service Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently motivate our team to be the best they can possibly be for a major High Street brand on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Food Service Manager, you will have the presence and personality to influence the day-to-day business, helping us deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you shine as a major High Street brand's next Food Service Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying to be a Food Service Manager with Compass Group UK&I:

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 Food Service 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

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.

Job Reference: com/2909/ / /BU #One Retail

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!

We're recruiting an experienced Food Service Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently motivate our team to be the best they can possibly be for a major High Street brand on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Food Service Manager, you will have the presence and personality to influence the day-to-day business, helping us deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you shine as a major High Street brand's next Food Service Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying to be a Food Service Manager with Compass Group UK&I:

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

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 Food Service 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

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.

Job Reference: com/3009/ / /BU #One Retail

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!

We're recruiting an experienced Food Service Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently motivate our team to be the best they can possibly be for Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week.

As a Food Service Manager, you will have the presence and personality to influence the day-to-day business, helping us deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you shine as Chartwells's next Food Service Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying to be a Food Service Manager with Compass Group UK&I:

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:

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 Food Service 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

Part 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. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/2509/ / /BU #State Schools

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!

We're recruiting an experienced Food Service Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently motivate our team to be the best they can possibly be for Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week.

As a Food Service Manager, you will have the presence and personality to influence the day-to-day business, helping us deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you shine as Chartwells's next Food Service Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying to be a Food Service Manager with Compass Group UK&I:

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Other

Please note: This role is contracted to 43 weeks per year

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 Food Service 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

Part 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. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/2909/ / /BU #State Schools

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!

• Develop and refine innovative menu concepts and culinary offerings.
• Ensure the highest standards of food quality, taste, and presentation.
• Oversee menu engineering, costing, and profitability analysis.
• Source premium ingredients and establish strong supplier relationships.
• Develop and implement best practices for food safety and sanitation virtually.
• Create and deliver virtual training programs for kitchen teams.
• Conduct remote assessments of kitchen operations and provide improvement recommendations.
• Stay abreast of global culinary trends and emerging technologies.
• Manage food waste reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams on culinary branding and promotions.

• Extensive experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef in reputable establishments.
• Proven track record of menu development and culinary innovation.
• In-depth knowledge of various cuisines and cooking techniques.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards (e.g., HACCP).
• Experience in P&L management, menu costing, and budget control.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in digital collaboration tools and remote management software.
• Creative flair and a passion for gastronomic excellence.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional qualification is highly desirable.

Job Title: Student Support Lecturer (HND Hospitality Management)

Location: Broadstairs

Salary : 25,000 - 28,000 - dependent on relevant skills and experience. (Salary is reviewed annually with any increase normally taking effect on 1st January each year)

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

About Us:

Nelson College London (NCL) has established itself as a reputable and thriving higher education college offering higher education across three strategically located campuses in East London and Kent demonstrating NCL's commitment to providing quality education across varied communities targeting widening access students. NCL is registered with the Office for Students (OfS) as an approved fee-cap provider. Moreover, NCL's achievement of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Silver award signifies its commitment to delivering high-quality teaching, learning, and outcomes for its widening access students. NCL stands as a dynamic and forward-thinking provider, dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality higher education that equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for success in their chosen fields.

Purpose of Role :

• To provide students with valuable resources and encouragement to help them navigate their academic and personal challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist students in developing effective study habits, identifying their strengths and weaknesses in academic skills, and develop and follow through with the Individual Learning Plans (ILP)
• Provide regular formative feedback to students on their assignments and monitor their progress
• Provide guidance to the students on interpreting the summative feedback
• Keep records of student assignment submission progress
• Act as a key point of contact for students with regular meetings throughout the student programme
• Maintain supportive and professional relationships to help students become part of the learning and teaching community
• Encourage and motivate students to think about their learning broadly rather than focusing solely on individual modules
• Help students overcome barriers to learning that may arise from personal or social issues
• Offer personal support on a range of topics that might include academic difficulty, emotional and social problems, illness, or a traumatic life event
• Deliver one on one and in class lessons on various units

Other General College Duties:

• Work flexibly as part of the College team to ensure the smooth running of the College's premises and facilities
• Participate actively and flexibly in a range of college-wide activities, such as duty rotas, enrolment, and marketing events
• Participate in training and team development activities, to develop and update skills and knowledge
• Understand and be committed to the College's health and safety Policy statement and the College's safety priorities and be aware of your contribution to them
• Be aware of the College's equality policies and demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm to promote the principle of equality and diversity throughout all aspects of your work
• Be familiar with safeguarding requirements as outlined in the College's policies and comply with its requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults
• Undertake such additional duties or projects as directed by the directors or senior managers of the College.

Person Specification :

The successful candidate should have the knowledge and competence required for standard acceptable performance in carrying out this role and will have demonstrated the following essential (E) or desirable (D) skills and experience:

• Educated to undergraduate level (E)
• Able to recommend resources based on the subject knowledge(E)
• Ability to teach and motivate others (E)
• Fully Computer Literate and operate to at least an intermediate level with Word, Access, and PowerPoint (E)
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with other staff (D)
• Good literacy and numeracy - (Level 2 qualification in English and Maths or equivalent) (E)
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines (D)
• Excellent customer service skills (E)
• Excellent organizational, time management skills and attention to detail (E)
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) (E)
• Degree or other qualifications relevant to the post (D)
• Relevant experience in higher education (D)

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, detailing their relevant experience and qualifications.

Please note that only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Lecturer, Hospitality Management Lecturer, Lecturer in Hospitality Management, HNC/D Lecturer, Academic Lecturer, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher will also be considered for this role.

*** FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR***

Are you a natural people leader who thrives in a fast-paced, fun-filled environment?

We're seeking an Food & Beverage Supervisor to help deliver unforgettable guest experiences across a popular visitor attraction - blending the excitement of play with great food and first-class service.

You'll support the Food & Beverage Manager in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across their catering outlets. From energising your team to delighting guests, this is a role where leadership, organisation, and positivity shine.

Salary from 26K depending on experience

Key responsibilities for the Food & Beverage Supervisor include,

• Support the Food & Beverage Manager in running day-to-day food operations across the park
• Lead and motivate a vibrant team delivering smiles (and snacks!) in the catering outlets
• Ensure exceptional guest service, food safety, and operational standards
• Help drive sales, manage stock, and support the park's continued growth and success

The ideal Food & Beverage Supervisor will bring,

• Experience in hospitality, catering, or visitor attractions
• Strong supervisory and people skills - you know how to bring out the best in a team
• A calm, can-do attitude - even on the busiest of days
• Level 3 Food Safety (or willing to complete) & First Aid at Work certification
• Full UK driving licence and own transport essential

What you'll love,

Being part of a friendly, passionate team that believes in creating joyful experiences for families while fostering a supportive, collaborative workplace. No two days are ever the same - and you'll have the opportunity to grow, lead, and make a real impact.

Note this is a full-time 37.5-hour week including alternate weekends and bank holidays. You will be required to undergo a DBS check.

If you are a reliable, proactive person who ticks all the boxes and loves the sound of this job what are you waiting for, call us today!