Catering Manager
Location: Whittlesey
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday role; flexibility is required to meet business needs, including occasional visits to night shift teams to review service delivery and support operations.
Salary: Up to £30,300 per annum, depending on experience
What You’ll Do
* Oversee all catering operations to meet contractual, financial, and service objectives.
* Build strong client relationships through regular communication, performance reviews, and innovation.
* Manage budgets effectively, controlling labour, food, and operating costs to achieve profit targets.
* Lead, motivate, and develop a high‑performing catering team with a focus on engagement, retention, and progression.
* Step into the kitchen to support the team during periods of annual leave, absence, or peak service demand.
* Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards, including HACCP and audit requirements.
* Use data and KPIs to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
* Overview of the cleaning team including processing time and attendance.
What You’ll Bring
* Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Catering Manager, ideally in a workplace setting
* Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.
* Proven ability to manage budgets, costs, and performance targets.
* Confident leading large teams across multiple shift patterns.
* Solid understanding of food safety legislation and experience implementing HACCP systems.
* Commercial awareness and confidence using digital catering systems (EPOS, stock control, compliance tools).
Desirable
* Culinary background
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