Required to have a Valid UK driving license Job Title: Catering Manager Pay rate: £37,280 to £39,152 per annum Location: Bridgend Hours: 37 Contract duration: 6 Months A Catering Operations Manager oversees all aspects of catering services, ensuring smooth and profitable operations by managing staff, food preparation, hygiene, budgets, and client satisfaction. Key responsibilities include leading teams, maintaining high food and safety standards, controlling stock and finances, liaising with clients, and coordinating between kitchen and front-of-house staff to deliver excellent customer experiences. Key Responsibilities Staff Management: Recruiting, training, and leading a catering team, managing performance, and ensuring alignment with company policies Food & Beverage: Supervising food preparation to high standards, planning menus, ordering stock, and managing inventory Operations: Overseeing daily operations to ensure smooth coordination between front-of-house and kitchen, and troubleshooting any issues that arise Health & Safety: Ensuring all health, safety, and food hygiene regulations are met, including managing risk assessments and incident reporting Financial Management: Working within budget, managing financial targets, and controlling costs to maintain profitability Client Relations: Building strong relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction, and meeting contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Customer Experience: Driving excellent front-of-house service and ensuring an immaculate and positive dining experience for customersEssential Skills Leadership & Communication: The ability to lead and motivate a team and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders Financial Acumen: Strong skills in budget management and financial planning Organizational Skills: Efficiently managing complex operations and multiple tasks Health & Safety Expertise: Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and other relevant regulations Required a clean UK Driving license If this is something that you'd be interested in please apply with your updated CV Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy