Catering Manager

-; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Paid volunteering days

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Development training

No late nights ( finishes around 8pm )

No Christmas work

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd in Aylesbury is seeking a Catering Manager to lead the kitchen team in a large-scale dining environment. This role offers sensible hours, avoiding late nights and Christmas work, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and staff development.

You will manage a team of chefs and catering staff, oversee budgets, ensure smooth dining operations, and deliver a welcoming guest experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as Catering Supervisor or Catering Manager in a mid-to-large scale dining environment.
• Experience with food mass production.
• Strong leadership, organisation and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Head up a team of chefs, catering assistants and team leaders.
• Deliver a friendly, welcoming experience to guests.
• Ensure the dining room is running correctly.
• Work within a large scale dining environment.
• Look after all financial aspects of the catering operations and stay within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food mass production

Decision making

Education

Level 3+ Food Safety and Allergen Management qualifications

Job description

Catering Manager – Aylesbury | £39,963 per annum
Limited late nights, no Christmas working & a better work life balance!

Are you an experienced Catering Manager looking for a role where you can lead a team without sacrificing your evenings and family time? Based in Aylesbury, this is a fantastic opportunity to progress your catering career while enjoying sensible working hours.

Why apply / What’s in it for you?

You’ll enjoy:

• £39,963
• Average 42 hours per week over five days
• No late nights, with finishes typically around 8pm
• No working over Christmas
• Birthday off
• Paid Volunteering days
• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
• Development training
• A Friday or Saturday evening off most weeks
• Discounts off retailers on for onsite breaks

Key Responsibilities

As Catering Manager, you’ll lead the kitchen team and will:

• Head up a team of chefs, catering assistants and team leaders.
• Deliver a friendly, welcoming experience to guests.
• Ensuring the dining room is running correctly.
• Working within a large scale dining environment.
• You will be looking after all financial aspects of the catering operations, ensuring the function remains within budget and all other back office work.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be an experienced kitchen leader with:

• Experience as a Catering Supervisor or Catering Manager in a mid-to-large scale dining environment
• Experience with food mass production
• Strong leadership, organisation and decision-making skills
• Level 3+ Food Safety and Allergen Management qualifications

If you’re an experienced Exec Chef or Catering Manager looking for your next opportunity in Aylesbury, this could be the perfect role for you. Enjoy a rewarding catering career with more time for the things that matter.

Job Number │ 49249/INDCATERERING
Location │ Aylesbury
Role │ Catering Manager