Were recruiting a Catering Manager to lead a well:established food service operation in Surrey. This is a unique leadership role within a specialist centre, delivering food services to young people, staff and visitors while supporting an important organisation.
The Catering Manager skilled kitchen and front:of:house team, oversee daily catering operations across the site and act as the visible, customer:focused leader who drives service standards and team engagement. If you are an experienced Catering Manager, or a strong hospitality professional with a culinary background, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead a meaningful, community:focused operation in Surrey .
The offer
* Up to or over A GBP 45,000 per year
* 40 hours per week and 52 weeks per year
* Monday:Friday working pattern
* Approx. 3 Saturdays per year only
* 4 weeks holiday
* Senior leadership role within a well:established contract
The operation and food
* Long:standing partnership with an established catering company.
* Campus:style site supporting children and young people.
* Pre:ordered lunch and dinner service for over 40 people daily .
* 300+ covers per day in the staff dining facility.
* Fresh food offer including hot meals, deli bar, sandwiches and salads .
* Hospitality catering supporting fundraising and special events .
The role
* Lead and manage the full catering operation across the site.
* Provide strong front:of:house leadership and visible presence for customers and teams.
* Work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team to deliver consistent food quality and service standards.
* Oversee staffing, service flow, compliance and operational standards.
* Conduct site and house audits to ensure safety, quality and cleanliness standards.
* Manage ordering, stock control, food safety and operational compliance.
* Support hospitality and fundraising events across the campus.
The ideal Sous Chef
* Experienced Catering Manager or hospitality leader within contract catering, education or healthcare environments .
* Strong customer:facing leadership style with the ability to engage teams and guests.
* Reliable, consistent and committed to long:term roles.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com