Catering Manager

Home Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Catering Manager for their services in Leeds, Scarborough, and Brighouse. This full-time role involves overseeing food delivery, managing cafés, and ensuring compliance with safety and budget standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in catering operations and a strong understanding of menu planning and supplier management. Join a supportive team that values diversity and offers opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

34 days leave, increasing to 39 days

Health cash plan

Discounts on shopping, holidays, and leisure

Generous pension scheme

Flexible pay options via Wagestream

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing catering operations or kitchen teams.
• Knowledge of catering budgets, stock control, and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food and beverage delivery across extra care services.
• Manage several cafés, ensuring safety and budget adherence.
• Coordinate stock management and menu planning.

Skills

Catering Operations

Budget Management

Supplier Management

Menu Planning

Job description

Job Description - Catering Manager (25728)

Position: Catering Manager

Locations: Leeds, Scarborough, and Brighouse

Employment Type: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours/week), Monday - Friday

Salary: £30,600 per annum + benefits including Health Cash Plan

About the Role:

As Catering Manager, you will oversee food and beverage delivery across our extra care services, ensuring teams and café leaseholders perform excellently, maintaining safety, management standards, and budget adherence.

You will manage several cafés, fostering a welcoming environment, planning menus, ensuring food safety, and liaising with suppliers to ensure smooth operations.

Typical Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate stock management and menu planning to meet dietary needs.
2. Conduct daily kitchen inspections for cleanliness and compliance.
3. Review budgets, identify savings, and ensure quality food delivery within financial limits.
4. Manage café contracts efficiently.
5. Lead daily team check-ins to promote morale and service quality.

Working in this role, you will contribute to improving our customers' lives while working for one of the UK's top ten Great Places to Work.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience managing catering operations or kitchen teams.
• Knowledge of catering budgets, stock control, and supplier management.
• Experience creating menus for diverse dietary requirements.
• Own a vehicle insured for business use; mileage costs are reimbursed.

Note: Due to sponsorship restrictions, we cannot currently offer sponsorship to external candidates. This is under review.

Team and Reporting:

You will report to Gemma, our Operations Manager, and collaborate with service managers to optimize café operations across supported settings.

Additional Details:

• Flexible or agreed working hours.
• Hybrid role across five regional sites.
• Proficiency with technology for record-keeping.
• Enhanced DBS check required; paid for by us.

Our Culture:

We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves. Our diversity networks support multicultural, LGBTQIA+, and disability colleagues to thrive, making Home Group a great place to work.

Benefits:

• 34 days leave (including bank holidays and a 'me day'), increasing to 39 days, with options to buy additional leave and volunteer days.
• Health cash plan saving up to £1140/year covering dental, optical, prescriptions, and therapies.
• Access to over 800 discounts on shopping, holidays, and leisure.
• Generous pension scheme with life insurance of 3x salary.
• Flexible pay options via Wagestream.
• Opportunities for career growth within the organization.