Area Manager Catering

Paint Red; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Nottingham is looking for an experienced Area Catering Manager to oversee operations across multiple garden centres and retail coffee shops. You will play a crucial role in developing teams and ensuring high customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate should have experience in catering management and strong leadership skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence daily operations and maintain service excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering management roles.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Ability to optimize performance and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations in up to 10 sites.
• Build partnerships with suppliers and management.
• Inspire and coach catering teams for excellence.
• Act as a link between sites and Head Office.
• Monitor performance to improve quality and service.

Job description

We are recruiting an Area Catering Manager to work with a fantastic team covering a portfolio of Garden Centres & Retail coffee shops.

Due to continued business growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chef Manager to join the team. Geographically, you will support the catering operations manager covering sites across the north of their portfolio.

About the Role :

As Area Catering Manager, you'll oversee between 6 -10 sites within garden centres and retail coffee shops, ensuring every location not only meets but exceeds customer expectations. You'll report into a supportive and experienced Operations Manager and play a vital role in shaping daily operations and leading talented teams.

Your enthusiasm for food, service excellence, and people development will be key to your success.

What You'll Be Doing :

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations in multiple sites from the East Midlands to Hull
• Building strong, trusted partnerships with suppliers and senior management
• Inspire, motivate, and coach catering teams to deliver the very best in food service standards
• Act as a vital link between sites and Head Office functions such as HR, Accounts, and Purchasing
• Monitor site performance and drive continual improvements in quality and service