Catering Manager

Freemans Event Partners; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in the UK is seeking a Casual Events Catering Manager to oversee catering operations at major events. This role involves managing logistics, leading a team, ensuring high-quality service, and compliance with food safety regulations. If you're a hands-on professional with strong leadership skills, apply for this exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment at iconic stadiums in London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in catering or hospitality management.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills with a practical, hands‑on approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards; HACCP certification desirable.
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexible for evening, weekend, and event shifts.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional service and quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee catering operations, ensuring efficient service delivery and top‑quality food.
• Lead and motivate catering staff to perform at their best.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
• Manage stock levels, logistics, and event setup/breakdown.
• Serve as the key point of contact for clients and event organisers.
• Monitor performance, address issues, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Handle cash management and reporting as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Freemans Event Partners is seeking a skilled and experienced Casual Events Catering Manager to oversee all aspects of our catering service, ensuring excellence in quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction during major sporting and entertainment events. As a Catering Manager, you'll be responsible for the smooth operation of our catering units, leading and supporting your team to deliver high‑quality food and service. You'll manage stock, logistics, and team performance while maintaining full compliance with food safety and health regulations. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on professional who enjoys leading teams, solving problems, and ensuring every guest leaves satisfied.

Responsibilities

• Oversee catering operations, ensuring efficient service delivery and top‑quality food.
• Lead and motivate catering staff to perform at their best.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
• Manage stock levels, logistics, and event setup/breakdown.
• Serve as the key point of contact for clients and event organisers.
• Monitor performance, address issues, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Handle cash management and reporting as required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of world‑class events at the UK’s most iconic stadiums. You’ll play a key role in delivering premium catering experiences and leading a motivated, professional team. Bring your leadership, organisational skills, and passion for hospitality - and help us deliver outstanding event catering at our London Venues.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in catering or hospitality management.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills with a practical, hands‑on approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards; HACCP certification desirable.
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexible and available for evening, weekend, and event shifts.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional service and quality.

About Freemans Event Partners

Our Bars team specialises in complete bar services tailored to any event with a focus on driving revenue and volume whilst still upholding the highest standards. Presenting the “Perfect Serve” experience with our partner brands such as Heineken UK, Mo’t & Chandon, Bacardi, ABinBev and Diageo. We pour over 150 types of spirits, cocktail combinations, champagne, lager and cider, and 6.2 million pints of beer every year so your customers never leave thirsty. We provide high‑quality bars services for events, including festival bars, concerts, stadiums and sporting venues. We have long‑standing partnerships with some of the biggest names in the event industry, including Boomtown Fair, Victorious and We Are FSTVL, as well as concert and sporting venues, including London Stadium and Twickenham Stadium.

Hours & Contract

Hours & Contract: This is a casual, event‑based position, with shifts scheduled according to the stadium’s event calendar. Once registered, you’ll have access to our scheduling app, where you can view and sign up for upcoming shifts. Pay: £20 per hour.