Job Description
Are you an experienced catering professional ready to lead with passion and excellence? Chartwells UK is hiring a dedicated School Unit Manager to join our education catering team on a part-time basis, working 30 hours a week over 44 weeks per year. As a School Unit Manager, you’ll oversee daily operations, ensuring seamless food service and an outstanding dining experience for pupils and staff. If you’re passionate about great food, top-tier service, and leading a motivated team, this is your chance to progress within a company that values individuality and invests in its people.
Why Join Chartwells as a School Unit Manager?
Working as a School Unit Manager at Chartwells means joining a supportive, forward-thinking company that nurtures talent. We serve millions of nutritious, balanced meals every week in schools across the UK, promoting healthy habits and positive dining experiences. In this role, you’ll enjoy career growth, team support, and the opportunity to make a real difference in education catering.
Key Responsibilities of a School Unit Manager
As a valued School Unit Manager, your daily duties will include:
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Leading catering and service teams, ensuring exceptional food and customer service.
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Managing inventories, budgets, and operational efficiency.
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Regularly reviewing KPIs and working with leadership to meet targets.
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Upholding health and safety standards across all catering operations.
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Identifying opportunities to boost sales and enhance service offerings.
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Acting as a key liaison between schools, customers, and internal teams.
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Supporting, training, and motivating your team to excel in every aspect of their role.
Skills & Qualities We Look For in a School Unit Manager
To succeed as a School Unit Manager, you’ll need:
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A passion for great food and outstanding customer service.
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At least two years of management experience in a similar sector.
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Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
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Financial awareness with experience managing budgets and resources.
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A proactive, ambitious approach to developing yourself and your team.
About Chartwells UK & Your Future as a School Unit Manager
Chartwells is the UK’s leading school catering provider, delivering fresh, nutritious meals to primary, secondary schools, colleges, and universities nationwide. Every day, our passionate teams help students lead healthy lives through good food. As a School Unit Manager, you’ll be part of a company that values safeguarding, equality, and career development — with every offer subject to enhanced DBS checks for your peace of mind.
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