Relief Catering Managers Wanted
Environment: Events & Functions
Contract Type: Temporary ongoing environments
Location: Buxton & across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire
Pay Rate: from £19-£20 per hour Shifts working 5 days out of 7 all day shifts from 9am till 5pm
About the Role
Blue Arrow are seeking experienced and flexible Relief Catering Managers to join our growing pool of hospitality professionals. Working on a relief basis, you will provide management cover for a range of catering operations within Derbyshire, Nottingham & Staffordshire. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in new environments, and can quickly adapt to different teams, client expectations, and service styles.
As a Catering Manager, you will be deployed to sites requiring short-term or medium-term management support due to sickness, annual leave, vacancies, or increased demand.
Working Hours: The working hours will vary from site to site and may result in more/less work depending on your flexibility. Shifts will include 5 days out of 7 which will include weekends, however majority are day shifts working anything from 7/9am till 4/5pm
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support catering teams in a variety of client settings
Ensure smooth day-to-day operation of kitchen and front-of-house services
Oversee food quality, presentation, and service standards
Maintain strict compliance with food hygiene, allergen, and health & safety regulations
Manage stock levels, ordering, and supplier communications
Handle rota planning, staffing issues, and team coordination
Build strong working relationships with clients and represent the agency professionally
Quickly familiarise yourself with site procedures and operational requirements
Provide reliable, flexible cover at short notice when needed
The working environment : Due to the various types of sites we cover your working environment will change from site to site. We will look to place you in the most comfortable environments for you. A lot of our events businesses will have several hospitality environments on site, from coffee shops to restaurants and kitchens, to pizza vans and ice cream parlours. You maybe required to over see all operations alongside the general manager and head chef.
Front and back of house responsibilities which will include coffee making, till work, some basic food prep and customer liaising.
About You
Previous experience in catering management or senior supervisory roles
Able to work confidently across different sites and styles (education, care, B&I, leisure, etc.)
Strong leadership and people-management skills
Reliable, adaptable, and comfortable working independently
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3 (or willingness to refresh)
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel (desirable)
What We Offer
Flexible assignments that fit around your availability
Opportunities to work across a variety of sectors and environments and a range of mixture of shifts so every day can be different
Ongoing support from our agency management team & dedicated consultants
Potential for longer-term placements if preferred
Great pay rates
Weekly pay
Your very own app and portal to accept work on the go
No paper timesheet all hours confirmed via the app.
PAID FOR EVERY HOUR WORKED
How to Apply
So if you think this is just what you're looking for then CLICK APPLY TODAY our online registration process takes less than 10 minutes to complete, perfect for those chefs who have multiple tasks to juggle!
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
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