Catering Manager

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Bawdsey; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Paid volunteering days

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Development training

No late nights

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy in Woodbridge is seeking a Catering Manager to lead the kitchen team and oversee a large-scale dining operation with sensible hours. The role offers a competitive salary and a work-life balance designed to protect evenings and family time.

You will manage chefs and front-of-house staff, ensure high standards of service, and stay within budget while handling back-office finance tasks. A strong leadership background is essential.

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.
• Ensuring the dining room is running correctly.
• Working within a large scale dining environment.
• Looking after all financial aspects of the catering operations, ensuring the function remains within budget and all other back office work.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Allergen Management

Budgeting

Education

Level 3+ Food Safety Qualification

Allergen Management Certification

Job description

Catering Manager - Woodbridge | £39,323 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 Woodbridge, 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:

• £39,323.00
• 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 qualificationsIf you're an experienced Exec Chef or Catering Manager looking for your next opportunity in Woodbridge, this could be the perfect role for you. Enjoy a rewarding catering career with more time for the things that matter.

Job Number │ 49069/INDCATERERING

Location │ Woodbridge

Role │ Catering Manager