Catering Manager

Hampstead Theatre; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London theatre is seeking a dynamic Catering Manager to oversee its Café Bar team and ensure an exceptional experience for audiences. This full-time role involves managing daily operations, maintaining food hygiene standards, and inspiring the team. The ideal candidate will have experience in hospitality management and strong leadership skills. Salary is circa £34,700 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in catering or hospitality management.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing catering or hospitality teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Café Bar.
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene and service.
• Inspire and motivate the catering team.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Food hygiene

Job description

Hampstead Theatre is one of London’s leading producing theatres, dedicated to creating bold, original, and thought‑provoking work. We are looking for a hands‑on, dynamic Catering Manager to lead our Café Bar team and deliver an exceptional experience for our audiences and daytime visitors.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with proven experience in catering or hospitality management who thrives in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment. You’ll oversee day‑to‑day operations, ensure high standards of food hygiene and service and inspire a motivated team.

If you have strong leadership and interpersonal skills, previous experience managing catering or hospitality teams and are committed to delivering a welcoming experience for every visitor, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: circa £34,700 per annum

Contract: Full‑time, 38 hours per week over 5 days, Monday to Saturday, based on operational needs

Deadline: Midday, Monday 8 December 2025