Catering Manager : Restaurant and Caf (Garden Centre Site)
Godstone, Surrey
35,000 DOE + benefits
8am:5:30pm 1 weekday off + alternate weekends No evenings
Looking for real ownership without late nights?
This is a standout opportunity for an experienced Catering Manager to lead a high:volume, well:established restaurant and caf operation within a premium garden centre environment.
Youll be stepping into a business with strong foundations : but plenty of scope to elevate standards, develop the team, and refine the overall offer.
Why This Role Stands Out
Daytime hours only : no late finishes Full control of a 200 cover operation Stable, community:driven environment Autonomy to develop team, service, and offer Long:term, values:led business
The Operation
Restaurant: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, Sunday roasts Caf : light bites, pastries, barista coffee Established team + consistent customer base
The Opportunity
Improve service standards and team performance Tighten cost control and margins Develop menu and overall offer Drive steady, sustainable growth
What Youll Be Doing
Manage day:to:day FOH + kitchen operations Lead recruitment, training, and rotas Control stock, GP, and costs Maintain high Food Hygiene and H and S standards Deliver consistently strong customer service
What Were Looking For
5+ years Catering Management experience Strong leadership and team development skills Background in fast:paced restaurant/caf environments Good knowledge of stock control, compliance, and EPOS Commercially aware, hands:on operator
Package
35,000 DOE Pension, staff discount, on:site parking