Job Introduction
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:
- Free meals
- Onsite free car parking
- Subsidised gym membership
- 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
HOSPITALITY MANAGER | SHERBORNE SCHOOL | £38,000
5 days out of 7 | 52 weeks per year
We are now recruiting for an experienced Hospitality Manager to join the team at Sherborne School, a prestigious independent school in Dorset.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on hospitality professional to lead the delivery of high-quality hospitality and events across the school. You will be responsible for ensuring consistently excellent service, managing a front-of-house team and working closely with the school and wider catering operation.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Leading, motivating and developing the hospitality and front-of-house team
Managing the day-to-day hospitality operation and ensuring consistently high service standards
Planning and delivering hospitality, functions and events across the school
Managing staffing, rotas and service requirements to ensure smooth and efficient operations
Working closely with the school, clients and internal teams to understand requirements and deliver an exceptional service
Ensuring all hospitality services meet company, client, Food Safety, Health & Safety and licensing requirements
Maintaining high standards of presentation, service and professionalism
Managing stock, resources and operational costs effectively
Identifying opportunities to improve the hospitality offer and customer experience
Supporting the wider catering team during busy periods and major school events
Taking a hands-on approach and leading by example during services and events
WHO YOU ARE
An experienced Hospitality Manager with a proven background in hospitality, events or contract catering
Confident leading and developing a front-of-house team
Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and high standards
Experienced managing busy hospitality services, functions and events
Highly organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Commercially aware with an understanding of costs, budgets and resource management
Calm and professional when working under pressure
Customer-focused with strong attention to detail
Flexible and able to work 5 days out of 7, including evenings and weekends when required
Comfortable working within a prestigious independent school environment
A hands-on leader who is happy to be involved in service delivery
If you are an experienced Hospitality Manager looking for an opportunity to lead a high-quality hospitality operation within an independent school, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply online.
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!