Catering & Events Manager: Weddings, Banquets & Café

South Lanarkshire Council; Ferniegair; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Salary Sacrifice AVC scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working

Employee Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO is recruiting an experienced Catering Manager to lead café and bar services at Chatelherault Country Park. You will manage all aspects of the café, ensure high food quality, safety, and excellent customer service while developing the catering team.

The role requires knowledge of food safety, strong leadership and budgeting, with shifts evenings and weekends as needed. Permanent contract with salary £31,242–£31,625 per annum.

Qualifications

• REHIS Intermediate Food Hygiene qualification required.
• Experience managing catering operations, including events and hospitality functions.
• Knowledge of food safety legislation and compliance.
• Strong leadership, organisational and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage café operations.
• Develop menus and control budgets.
• Lead and motivate catering staff.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and food & safety legislation.
• Manage stock control, cash handling and purchasing.
• Support hospitality events, banqueting and weddings.
• Lead in the kitchen preparing, cooking, and serving meals for events.

Skills

REHIS Hygiene

Catering management

Leadership

Food safety compliance

Customer service

Job description

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO is recruiting an experienced Catering Manager to lead café and bar services at Chatelherault Country Park. You will manage all aspects of the café, ensure high food quality, safety, and excellent customer service while developing the catering team.

The role requires knowledge of food safety, strong leadership and budgeting, with shifts evenings and weekends as needed. Permanent contract with salary £31,242–£31,625 per annum.