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We're currently recruiting a dedicated Area Catering Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Area Catering Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

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

Mon to Fri - Days Only

Please note: This role is contracted to 45 weeks per year

Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

Plan and implement the strategy of growth & retention for new and existing business through leading the development of long-term account plans and a rolling lifecycle review process.

Support the sales team to develop financially sound bids and proposals and sign off final agreements to ensure we deliver operationally sound contracts

Deliver the profit for the region through leadership and support for teams within the various Schools.

Review school contract performance, identify improvements, and ensure contract compliance to exceed client expectations.

Identify the different customer requirements through analysing trends in their feedback and select the appropriate company offering to deliver customer satisfaction

Communicate strategy to team and ensure that improvements are implemented to maximise performance and customer satisfaction

Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including strategic client relationships

Our ideal Area Manager will:

Senior management experience leading and inspiring operational teams to deliver results

Be from a contract catering background.

Led the implementation of change programmes to deliver operational benefits

Experience of working within brand guidelines to deliver results

Experience in highly commercial and price-sensitive markets

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Managed senior-level third party relationships

About Us

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.

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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

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