About the Role
Brooklands Museum is one of the UK's most iconic heritage sites - the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation. We're looking for a passionate, hands-on hospitality professional ready to take the next step in their career as our Assistant Catering Manager.
Supporting the Catering Manager, you'll help lead an outstanding food and beverage offer across our café, Members' Bar, Grill and events spaces - from everyday visitor service through to high-profile functions. No two days are the same, and your energy, leadership and love of great hospitality will make a real difference.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting the day-to-day running of all catering outlets - Hospitality & Events, Members' Bar, Café and Grill
Taking a hands-on leadership role during service and events, leading by example and keeping standards high
Planning functions alongside the wider Commercial team and delivering hospitality requirements to a high standard
Providing daily leadership, guidance and support to the catering team - and deputising for the Catering Manager when needed
Supporting staff training and development in food safety, service standards, licensing and cash handling
Managing stock control, ordering, rotation and waste reduction
Collating weekly timesheets, supporting rota planning and completing duty reports after each shift
Contributing to menu development, revenue initiatives and event planning
Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety, allergen, hygiene and licensing regulations
What We're Looking For
Experience in a supervisory or assistant management role within catering or hospitality
A hands-on, proactive approach with strong leadership and team engagement skills
Passion for delivering high-quality food and a first-class visitor experience
Solid understanding of food safety, allergen management and licensing requirements
Strong organisational and communication skills with excellent attention to detail
Flexibility to work across weekends, evenings, bank holidays and events
Commercial awareness and an eye for continuous improvement
Why Join Brooklands Museum?
Be part of one of the UK's most iconic heritage sites - the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation
Work in a dynamic, varied environment where hospitality meets history
Join a supportive, friendly team that takes real pride in the visitor experience
Opportunities for career development and progression
Staff benefits and discounts
Time off in lieu for bank holiday working
How to Apply
Please apply via our recruitment website where you will find the full job description and further information about working at Brooklands Museum. You will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter detailing how your experience could help us in this role and how you meet the requirements of our person specification. Please keep your covering letter to no more than two sides of A4.
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