Catering Manager

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a passionate Catering Manager in London to lead catering operations and manage a team. The role involves financial management, menu planning, and ensuring food hygiene. Ideal candidates will hold relevant certifications and have experience in a similar role. A salary of £38,628 is offered with 20 days holiday and pension benefits.

Benefits

20 days holiday

Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent.
• Level 2 Food and Hygiene Certificate required.
• Experience managing teams catering for 50 - 100 people.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and stay calm under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of chefs and general assistants.
• Lead catering operations for residents and the community.
• Plan menus and staff rotas.
• Manage financial budgets.
• Implement stock rotation and monitor food waste.

Skills

Team management

Budget management

Food hygiene

Menu planning

Organizational skills

Education

City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent

Level 2 Food and Hygiene Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Client:

Resourcing Group

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

15.08.2025

Expiry Date:

29.09.2025

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Job Description:

Catering Manager required to support an established Charity. This position is paying an annual salary of £38,628 working 43 hours a week, Monday - Friday, with one weekend worked every 5 weeks.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and creative Hospitality Manager to join a charity focused on helping others. Working as part of the Senior Management team, this individual will work as a Duty Manager one weekend in 5, allowing them to immerse themselves in their understanding of the organisation in all areas.

Duties:

• Manage a team of 3 chefs and 6 general assistants
• Lead the catering operations for 175 residents and the local community
• Menu and rota planning
• Financial budget management
• Implement and monitor stock rotation and food wastages
• Develop and deliver staff training plans covering food hygiene and allergen awareness
• Monitor the revenue from the café and restaurant
• £38,628 per annum (£35,628 salary plus £3000 London weighting)
• 20 days holiday
• Pension

Experience required:

• Minimum City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent
• Level 2 Food and Hygiene Certificate
• Experience in managing and supervising a team catering for 50 - 100 people
• Ability to organise a busy and varied workload, remain calm under pressure, and proactive in approach to tasks
• PC literate with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills

Please bear in mind that you may not hear from us straight away. Due to the high level of applications, we receive every day, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. If you would like to be considered for similar and future positions, or for a complete listing of all our current vacancies, please visit our website.