Food Service Manager – Bridlington

Company: Compass UK & Ireland
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Food Service Manager – Chartwells SchoolsLocation: BridlingtonContract: 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Are you passionate about great food, brilliant service and creating positive experiences in a school environment?

We’re looking for a

Food Service Manager

to join

Chartwells Schools in Bridlington

on a

12-month fixed-term contract . You’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day food service, leading and supporting your team to deliver a safe, efficient and customer-focused operation.

The underlying Food Service Manager role involves managing a frontline food-service team while supporting food production, front-of-house services and the efficient running of the unit.

What you’ll be doing

Leading, motivating, training and coaching the food service teamHelping deliver an excellent experience for pupils, clients and customersSupporting the preparation, production and service of foodEnsuring food is delivered safely and efficiently and to the required standardsMaintaining excellent standards of food safety, health & safety and hygieneManaging stock, food production and day-to-day operational requirementsSupporting your team to maintain consistently high standardsBuilding positive relationships with the school and responding quickly to any issuesSupporting activities that create positive food experiences for pupils

The school-management profile specifically includes supervising food production, managing food and allergen standards, coaching the team, controlling costs and building the client relationship.

Who we’re looking forYou’ll be a positive, hands-on manager who enjoys working with people and takes pride in delivering a great service.

You’ll bring:Experience of leading and motivating a teamA genuine passion for food and customer serviceStrong communication skillsA proactive, can-do approachThe ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitudeThe confidence to use your own initiative and work effectively as part of a team

The Food Service Manager profile identifies communication, customer focus, teamwork, initiative and the ability to work positively under pressure as key requirements. The Chartwells Schools Unit Manager profile also identifies team-leadership experience and passion for the sector as essential, with catering and food hygiene/health & safety qualifications desirable.

About ChartwellsChartwells is part of Compass Group UK & Ireland and provides catering and support services across the education sector, including schools, colleges and universities.

Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects employees to share this commitment. The internal recruitment material states that employment offers are subject to relevant pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and Children’s Barred List check.

If you’re an enthusiastic food service professional who loves developing a team and delivering great food and service, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and join our team at Chartwells Schools in Bridlington.

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 schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

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.

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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!TPBN1_UKTJ…

Posted: October 27th, 2026