We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying. Free meals on duty Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families What you'll be doing: Eat Central is a 3 Star sustainable restaurant association accredited restaurant achieving a score that only 10 other restaurants in the world have achieved. Having recently undergone a £1.2 million pound refurbishment to transform into a modern food court that welcomes 8000 staff and students per week. As a Restaurant Manager, you will enjoy getting the best out of people, you draw satisfaction from managing, training and supporting your team. You will be providing a professional catering service, ensuring that company standards are maintained and that Client expectations are met. You will assist the General Manager to ensure that your location achieves the financial targets agreed with the client in line with your site budget. Working with your General Manager you will monitor the work of all the staff and carry out appraisals, recognise training needs and potential as appropriate. You will be holding team meetings on a regular basis to communicate targets and achievements. Making sure we are meeting the standards required by the client. As a team you will ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service and that their food service and value expectations are consistently exceeded. Making sure all Food Safety, Health and Safety and Risk Assessments are conducted to ensure that all standards and procedures in respect of Food, Hygiene and Safety are established and maintained. The Restaurant Manager, is responsible for supervising the daily operations of the restaurant. In coordination with the operations Manager, they oversee the development and performance of employees, ordering of food and supplies, and ensure that customers are satisfied with their experience. More about the role: You will be providing a professional catering service across a large contract, ensuring that company standards are maintained and that Client expectations are met. As the Restaurant Manager, you will enjoy getting the best out of people, you draw satisfaction from managing, training and supporting your team whilst delivering value to your employer. Overall Purpose of the Role To be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the contract to ensure great quality, consistent food and beverage services across your unit To maintain positive client relationships ensuring we are true partners in their business To ensure the smooth planning of the contract and resources to deliver a first-class food and beverage service to our clients and customers To be responsible for the management, recruitment, development and training of team members To ensure the contract is fully compliant with company policies and procedures To deliver on the agreed financial budget and run commercially in line with net income and cost targets Who you are: We are looking for someone who: Is a brilliant communicator and easily builds relationships Have previous experience in catering management Strives for excellence in an eager and motivated manner Takes initiative and makes decisions that are right for our customers Possess the ability to work under pressure Demonstrates exceptional timekeeping and reliability 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. Job Reference: com/0811/85503001/52694251/SU 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! JBRP1_UKTJ