About the Job:
CASUAL EVENTS CATERING MANAGER - London Stadium and other exciting venues/ events!
Job Summary: We are looking for a skilled Catering Manager to oversee all operations of our catering unit, ensuring top-quality service, food standards, and customer satisfaction. The Catering Manager will lead and train catering staff, manage inventory, maintain food safety compliance, and coordinate service at events.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operations Management: Oversee daily catering operations, ensuring timely food preparation and smooth service at events.
* Staff Management: Train, assign tasks, and motivate catering staff, ensuring high performance and adequate coverage.
* Food Quality & Safety: Maintain high food quality standards, ensure compliance with food safety regulations, and conduct regular health and safety checks.
* Customer Service: Act as the main contact for clients, manage feedback, and address any concerns or special requests.
* Event Management: Coordinate event catering logistics, manage transportation, and handle setup and clean up.
Qualifications:
* Proven experience in catering management or food service.
* Strong leadership and organizational skills.
* Knowledge of food safety regulations; HACCP certification preferred.
* Excellent communication and customer service skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks.
Work Environment: This is a fast-paced role that may require weekend and holiday hours, with some physical demands such as standing for long periods and lifting equipment.
This position is ideal for a dedicated professional with strong leadership skills and a commitment to quality, who can manage both people and operations to deliver exceptional catering experiences.
About Freemans Event Partners:
We provide high-quality bars and catering services for events, including festival bars, concerts, stadiums and sporting venues. We have long-standing partnerships with some of the biggest names in the event industry, including, Victorious and F1, as well as concert and sporting venues, including London Stadium and Twickenham Stadium.
About Freemans Event Partners:
Our Bars team specialises in complete bar services tailored to any event with a focus on driving revenue and volume whilst still upholding the highest standards. Presenting the ‘Perfect Serve’ experience with our partner brands such as Heineken UK, Moët & Chandon, Bacardi, ABinBev and Diageo. We pour over 150 types of spirits, cocktail combinations, champagne, lager and cider, and 6.2 million pints of beer every year so your customers never leave thirsty. We provide high-quality bars services for events, including festival bars, concerts, stadiums and sporting venues. We have long-standing partnerships with some of the biggest names in the event industry, including Boomtown Fair, Victorious and We Are FSTVL, as well as concert and sporting venues, including London Stadium and Twickenham Stadium.