Job Introduction
Lead the charge. Keep it delicious. Make it sing.
We’re on the hunt for a confident, organised and people-loving Catering Manager to take the reins at one of our buzzing client sites in EC2N 1AR. If you've got the smarts to run a smooth hospitality operation and the retail know-how to keep things commercially sharp, you might be just who we’re looking for.
Who are we?
At Grazing, we do more than just feed people—we make their workdays better. Whether it’s crafting a killer coffee, plating up next-level lunches, or rolling out the red carpet for corporate hospitality, we’re all about flavour, fun and food done really well.
The role in a (very tasty) nutshell:
You’ll be the go-to person on site—keeping our client happy, our team energised, and our operation running like clockwork. That means:
- Overseeing daily food service and retail offers with flair and focus
- Building strong client relationships (the friendly, professional kind)
- Managing budgets, costings and margins without breaking a sweat
- Staying on top of stock, rotas, compliance and all the nitty-gritty stuff
- Leading a team by example—motivating, developing, and keeping standards sky-high
- Jumping in on hospitality and events when needed—yes, you’ll need to know your canapés from your crudités
What we’re looking for:
✅ Hospitality and retail experience – at least 3 years managing both sides of the operation
✅ A sharp commercial mind – you get margins, costings and how to make things profitable
✅ A cool head under pressure – because no day is the same
✅ An eye for detail, a passion for great food, and a knack for building great teams
✅ Confidence communicating with clients, senior stakeholders, and the kitchen brigade
✅ Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment (we like to keep things interesting)
What’s in it for you?
- A leadership role you can really make your own
- £40,000
- Monday to Friday
- Career growth with a growing, ambitious company
- Access to delicious food, team socials, and fun events
- A supportive, energetic team who actually enjoy what they do
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
Ready to lead, inspire and serve up something special every day? Then we’d love to meet you.
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!