About the Role
Absolute Taste is looking for a talented Assistant Catering Manager to join our team and help lead the day-to-day operations of our retail food truck unit. This hands-on role focuses on front-of-house (FOH) operations, team leadership, and client engagement—with the ultimate goal of delivering outstanding food and service experiences onsite.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage all FOH operations, including staffing, scheduling, and inventory management.
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Support sales and profitability through cost control, upselling strategies, and promotions.
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Work closely with the Kitchen Manager to ensure smooth coordination between FOH and culinary teams.
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Foster a positive, inclusive team culture through coaching, training, and development.
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Ensure compliance with all company policies, health and safety standards, and operational procedures.
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Handle customer inquiries, feedback, and complaints with professionalism and empathy.
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Collaborate with clients to coordinate on-site activations that increase engagement and drive revenue.
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Work cross-functionally with other departments to deliver catering solutions for business and client lunches—growing our footprint and exceeding expectations.
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What You’ll Bring
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Previous experience in catering, hospitality, or food truck operations.
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Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
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A customer-first mindset with strong attention to detail.
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Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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What We’re Offering
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An opportunity to work in a unique and stunning environment.
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33 days holiday per annum (inclusive of 8 bank holidays).
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Employee contribution pension scheme.
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Life assurance coverage.
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A variety of internal and external training opportunities to support your career growth and keep us industry leading.
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If you're passionate about food, people, and delivering great service with energy and enthusiasm—we’d love to hear from you.