Assistant Catering Manager - Romsey, Hampshire We’re a specialist catering company dedicated to providing delicious, healthy and exciting food for Independent Schools. We know the crucial role that food can play on a pupil’s ability to learn, develop and ultimately flourish. Food isn’t simply fuel, it’s critical to creating happy, healthy and inquisitive young minds. Lexington is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children's Barred List. What you’ll be doing… As an Assistant Catering Manager, you’ll support the Catering Manager in delivering excellent food service and hospitality standards. You’ll help manage daily operations, lead the catering team, and ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining high levels of quality, safety, and efficiency. Assist in managing day-to-day catering operations and staff supervision Support the delivery of high-quality food and beverage service Help ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and hygiene standards Assist with staff training, development, and performance monitoring Support stock control, ordering, and budget management Respond to customer feedback and resolve service issues promptly Collaborate with other departments to coordinate events and service delivery Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and team motivation Working pattern: Monday to Friday What can you bring? Experience in catering or hospitality management, ideally in a supervisory role Strong leadership and team management skills Good understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations Excellent communication and customer service skills Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks Organised and detail-oriented approach Proficient in stock management and budgeting A positive, proactive attitude with a passion for hospitality Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks! At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you: Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work! Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule. Plenty of Time to Unwind - Flexibility around family life with holidays that match the school calendar. Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected. Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about. Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career. Wellbeing first - mental health support and wellbeing perks. Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance. Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel! One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with! No need for legal names at this stage. Why You’ll Love Working Here We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? To enrich lives everywhere, every day. And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued. Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you! We Celebrate You! At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed. Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help! Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!