Catering Manager

Kosher Scotland; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kosher Scotland is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead our catering operations, owning food preparation, presentation, and safety standards while mentoring the catering team.

This leadership role requires ensuring high-quality service and memorable dining experiences for guests and clients in a demanding hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or management role within hospitality, catering, or restaurant environments.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and practices.
• Background in hotel, catering, or kitchen management is beneficial.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for guest and team interactions.
• Must live near East Kilbride and have a driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards.
• Lead the team in serving meals and beverages courteously to guests and clients.
• Manage the setup and clearing of catering areas before and after events.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations at all times.
• Oversee delivery logistics, including loading and unloading, and transporting supplies or equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness standards across kitchen and service areas throughout shifts.
• Manage stock replenishment and inventory checks.
• Ensure excellent guest service by promptly resolving customer needs and inquiries.
• Set professional phone etiquette when taking orders or handling client communications.
• Coordinate across the team to ensure smooth day-to-day operation of catering services.

Skills

Supervisory role

Food safety standards

Culinary arts

Kitchen management

Communication skills

Organised multitasking

Cleanliness & safety

Driving licence

Live near East Kilbride

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead our catering operations. The successful candidate will take ownership of food preparation, presentation, and safety standards, while managing day-to-day service and mentoring the wider catering team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an established hospitality professional to step into a leadership role and help deliver memorable dining experiences.

Please note: candidates must live near East Kilbride to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure consistently high quality standards
• Lead the team in serving meals and beverages courteously to guests and clients
• Manage the setup and clearing of catering areas before and after events
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations at all times
• Oversee delivery logistics, including loading, unloading, and transporting supplies or equipment as needed
• Maintain cleanliness standards across kitchen and service areas throughout shifts
• Manage stock replenishment and inventory checks
• Ensure excellent guest service by promptly resolving customer needs and inquiries
• Set the standard for professional phone etiquette when taking orders or handling client communications
• Coordinate across the team to ensure smooth day-to-day operation of catering services

Skills

• Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within hospitality, catering, or restaurant environments is essential
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and practices
• Skills in cooking, meal preparation, or culinary arts are desirable
• Background in hotel, catering, or kitchen management is beneficial
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for interacting with guests and team members
• Highly organised with the ability to multitask efficiently under pressure
• A proactive attitude towards maintaining cleanliness and safety standards
• Candidates must live near East Kilbride and have a driving licence

This role offers an engaging environment for an experienced hospitality professional ready to lead a team committed to delivering exceptional service at all times.