Catering Events Operations Manager (FTC)

Holt Engineering; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable events management company in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Catering Events Operations Manager for a fixed-term contract. Responsibilities include overseeing the Christmas Market stalls, managing staff, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and achieving operational targets during the event season. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in multi-site operations management and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven multi-site operations management in street food, events, or hospitality.
• Strong leadership with a track record of motivating teams.
• Highly organised, skilled in inventory, compliance, and rota management.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and onboard stall staff.
• Oversee daily operations during trading.
• Manage breakdown and equipment returns.

Skills

Operational management

Leadership

Inventory management

Compliance knowledge

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Role: Catering Events Operations Manager
Location: Cambridge
Contract: Fixed-term contract, Early November to Mid-January
Salary: £12,000 Fee

Holt Recruitment is working with a well-established events management company in Cambridge, who is looking for an experienced Catering Events Operations Manager to join the team on a fixed-term contract to oversee the operations of the Christmas Market stalls.

As the Catering Events Operations Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• Pre-Opening: Recruit, train, and onboard stall staff. Manage rotas using Deputy, aligned with sales forecasts and budgets. Oversee install prep: stock takes, deliveries, and site setup.
• During Trading (Nov-Jan): Daily unit oversight: staffing, uniforms, morale, service quality, and compliance (EHO, SFBB, H&S).
• Coordinate stock orders and manage storage (3 x 20ft containers).
• Submit daily financial reports via WhatsApp.
• Monitor sales vs forecast; adjust operations as needed.
• Approve rotas and process payroll via Deputy / NOQ.
• Resolve equipment issues and staff/payroll queries.

Post-Trading (Jan)

• Manage breakdown and equipment returns.
• Finalise invoices, stock reconciliation, and reporting.

What do you need as the Catering Events Operations Manager?

• Proven multi-site operations management in street food, events, or hospitality.
• Strong leadership with a track record of motivating seasonal teams.
• Highly organised; skilled in inventory, compliance, and rota management.
• Hands-on and solutions-focused; thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Solid understanding of EHO, SFBB, and food safety regulations.

Next steps

If you believe this is the right role for you, click 'Apply' or call us, and one of our team members will be happy to discuss this Catering Events Operations Manager role in Cambridge.

Job ID Number: 87117
Division: Commercial Division
Job Role: Catering Events Operations Manager
Location: Cambridge