Catering Manager - #190639

Location: Rochdale
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £31,015 per annum

We are looking for a driven and people focused Catering Manager to oversee our catering services at Highfield Hospital, part of our prestigious Medirest Signature portfolio within Circle Health Group, the UK’s leading independent healthcare provider.

Working in partnership with an on site Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for the full catering operation, ensuring exceptional service delivery, team performance, and a first class experience for patients, staff, and visitors.

As Catering Manager, you will be the operational lead ensuring everything runs smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

You will:

• Take full responsibility for the catering operation, from service delivery to compliance and performance
• Lead and inspire your team by managing, coaching, and developing staff to deliver consistently high standards
• Work closely with the Head Chef to align operational efficiency with food quality and patient needs
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, responding to feedback and evolving requirements
• Drive financial performance by managing labour, food costs, and budgets effectively
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, allergens, and healthcare regulations
• Plan resources effectively to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery

We are seeking someone who thrives in a fast paced environment and is passionate about delivering excellent service through strong leadership.

You will ideally have:

• Experience as a Catering Manager or similar operational leadership role, ideally within contract catering or healthcare
• Proven ability to lead, engage, and develop high performing teams
• Experience managing client or stakeholder relationships
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and control costs
• Solid understanding of food safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• IT literacy including Microsoft Office and email systems

This is an opportunity to lead a service that directly impacts patient wellbeing and experience. You will combine leadership, operational expertise, and purpose in a rewarding healthcare environment.

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:

• 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

Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year

About Us

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/1106/87708001/52782540/R/STC #Medirest Signature

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!