Head of Catering, East Midlands, £65,000 + Bonus
We are excited to be partnering with a large multi-outlet venue seeking an experienced Head of Catering to oversee its diverse food and beverage operations. This role will take ownership of the overall catering strategy, ensuring exceptional service delivery while driving revenue, profitability, and operational excellence.
We are looking for a dynamic and commercially minded leader with strong experience managing high-volume, multi-faceted catering environments.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead and develop the catering team across retail, bars, hospitality and event
* Deliver the catering strategy while maintaining high service standards
* Manage substantial catering turnover and meet financial targets
* Drive sales growth, cost control, and operational efficiency
* Oversee operations, ensuring compliance and a strong H&S culture
* Manage suppliers, partnerships, reporting, and margin performance
Skills and Experience:
* Senior management experience within a venue
* Senior catering or F&B leadership experience in a large or multi-outlet venue
* Strong commercial skills, including budgeting and financial delivery
* Proven ability to lead and motivate large operational teams
* Customer-focused with strong service standards
* Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills