Catering Manager

Select Appointments; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in Hertfordshire is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee a thriving 150-cover restaurant with full P&L accountability. This role offers entrepreneurial freedom and a competitive salary of £38,000 - £40,000, along with career development opportunities in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in restaurant management and culinary expertise, ready to lead high-performing teams and enhance guest experiences.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive healthcare package

Pathway for internal growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-volume restaurant management.
• Chef training and versatility to work across kitchen and restaurant floor.
• Entrepreneurial mindset for team recruitment and training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee both front and back of house operations.
• Take complete P&L accountability.
• Drive sales performance and enhance service standards.

Skills

High-volume restaurant management

P&L responsibility

Team leadership

Culinary expertise

Job description

Overview

Catering Manager, Hertfordshire, £38,000 - £40,000 DOE

An exceptional Catering Manager opportunity has arisen in a beautiful setting, where internal growth has opened the door for an ambitious hospitality professional to take full ownership of a thriving 150-cover operation.

This isn't just another management position – it's your chance to run a £350K turnover restaurant with complete entrepreneurial freedom, backed by a company that trusts your expertise and gives you the autonomy to lead as if the business were your own.

The role offers the perfect blend of responsibility and support, allowing you to make genuine impact whilst developing your career in an environment where your success directly translates into business growth.

This Catering Manager position gives you the rare opportunity to oversee both front and back of house operations, taking complete P&L accountability whilst building and leading high-performing teams across all areas of the restaurant. You\'ll be stepping into a role where your commercial acumen and leadership skills will drive sales performance, enhance service standards, and boost profitability across the 150-cover site.

The position suits an experienced restaurant professional with chef training and the versatility to work seamlessly between the kitchen and restaurant floor, someone who thrives on P&L responsibility and has the entrepreneurial mindset to recruit, train, and motivate teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Your background in high-volume restaurant management, combined with culinary expertise to lead kitchen operations when required, will position you perfectly to excel as this Catering Manager.

What makes this opportunity even more attractive:

• Competitive salary of up to £40,000 plus comprehensive healthcare package
• Complete entrepreneurial freedom with minimal micro-management
• Beautiful location providing an inspiring work environment
• Clear pathway for continued internal growth and career development

This business has built their reputation on promoting talent from within and creating environments where passionate hospitality professionals can flourish. Their approach centres on empowering managers like you to take genuine ownership, providing the support you need whilst trusting your expertise to drive results. The team culture emphasises collaboration and excellence, with leadership that understands the importance of giving experienced professionals the freedom to innovate and succeed.

If you're ready to take your management career to the next level as a Catering Manager with real autonomy and growth potential, this could be the perfect opportunity. Apply today to Jonathan at Select Recruitment to discuss how this role could transform your hospitality career.