Catering Manager

Edinburgh Woollen Mill; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national retailer in Alexandria is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee a fast-paced catering environment. This role requires proven experience in catering management, leadership skills, and a strong understanding of food hygiene. You will lead a team to deliver exceptional food and customer service while managing daily operations and driving sales. If you're passionate about quality service and looking for a rewarding career, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in catering management in a high-volume environment.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and kitchen operations.
• Ability to inspire and manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the catering team to meet high food and service standards.
• Manage daily operations while ensuring food safety and compliance.
• Drive sales and control costs effectively to meet profitability targets.

Skills

Catering management experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Leadership skills

Customer service expertise

EPOS systems knowledge

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene

Job description

Overview

Catering Manager – Antartex Village, Alexandria

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Catering Manager to join our dynamic team at Antartex Village, Alexandria. As part of a forward-thinking business, you’ll play a key role in delivering an outstanding food and customer experience in a fast-paced, high-volume catering environment.

Antartex Village is part of The Edinburgh Woollen Mill which is focused on delivering quality products, great value and excellent service levels. We are a major national retailer with over 200 retail stores ranging from High Street stores, Garden Centre concessions, Tourist stores and larger format Destination Stores.

This role combines strong kitchen and front-of-house management with commercial leadership, requiring a hands-on manager with a passion for service, quality food presentation, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and motivate your team to deliver exceptional food and service standards


• Manage daily catering operations, ensuring food safety, hygiene, and legal compliance


• Drive sales and control costs to meet company targets and improve profitability


• Oversee menu development, food quality, and presentation in line with brand expectations


• Use your business acumen to identify growth opportunities and improve margins


• Provide training and development to your team to encourage growth and high performance

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in catering management, ideally in a fast-paced or high-volume environment


• Strong understanding of food hygiene, kitchen operations, and customer service


• Leadership skills with the ability to manage, train and inspire a team


• Good knowledge of EPOS systems and stock/margin control


• Level 3 Food Hygiene preferred (training available if needed)

Join Antartex Village and be part of an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact. If you’re passionate about retail and looking for a rewarding career opportunity in Alexandria, we would love to hear from you.

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