Catering Manager

TJ Morris Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted onsite gym

Contributable pension scheme

10% store discount at all our retail

MyHB colleague benefits platform

Employee Assistance Programme with 24/

Health cash plans and cancer cover

Job summary

TJ Morris Ltd. is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead a busy on-site catering operation in Liverpool.

You will oversee day-to-day activities, manage staff, ensure food safety compliance and drive improvements in service quality and efficiency. You will develop the team, monitor costs, and work with suppliers to maintain high standards of food, presentation and customer experience in a fast-paced environment, including weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Hygiene Certificate and Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Experience in a busy catering/hospitality environment, ideally 24/7.
• Good knowledge of food safety, allergen management, COSHH and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the catering team, setting clear standards and expectations.
• Manage the day-to-day catering operation, including staffing, attendance and workload.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, COSHH, Natasha's Law and allergen requirements.
• Maintain accurate records for food temperatures, storage, deliveries, labelling and other food safety controls.
• Monitor labour costs, budgets, stock and resources to ensure they are managed effectively.
• Complete relevant administration, including sales controls, financial reporting and operational records.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation, service and customer experience.
• Support menu development and maintenance within the EPOS system.
• Work closely with colleagues, suppliers and contractors to resolve issues and improve the operation.
• Support wider catering projects and introduce improvements where appropriate.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff development

Cost control

Food safety

Allergen management

EPOS systems

Communication

Problem solving

Budgeting

Education

Level 3 Hygiene Certificate

Level 3 Food Safety qualification

Tools

EPOS system

Job description

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• Working 5 out of 7 days including weekends

Employee benefits:

• Discounted onsite gym
• Contributable company pension scheme
• 10% store discount at all our retail stores
• MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:
  • Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
  • Completely confidential services to you.
  • Low-cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Job Introduction

We are looking for an experienced Catering Manager to lead a busy catering operation, ensuring high standards of food quality, service, safety and customer experience.

This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the day-to-day running of the operation, including team leadership, food safety and compliance, cost control, staffing and service standards. You will lead and develop the catering team, manage resources effectively and work closely with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders to keep the operation running smoothly.

You will also support menu planning and development, monitor costs and performance, and identify opportunities to improve service, efficiency and the overall customer experience.

Job Overview

• Lead, motivate and develop the catering team, setting clear standards and expectations.
• Manage the day-to-day catering operation, including staffing, attendance and workload.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, COSHH, Natasha's Law and allergen requirements.
• Maintain accurate records for food temperatures, storage, deliveries, labelling and other food safety controls.
• Monitor labour costs, budgets, stock and resources to ensure they are managed effectively.
• Complete relevant administration, including sales controls, financial reporting and operational records.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation, service and customer experience.
• Support menu development and maintenance within the EPOS system.
• Work closely with colleagues, suppliers and contractors to resolve issues and improve the operation.
• Support wider catering projects and introduce improvements where appropriate.
• Strong experience managing a team within a catering or hospitality environment.
• Experience working within a busy, fast-paced catering operation, ideally within a 24/7 environment.
• Level 3 Hygiene Certificate and Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
• Good knowledge of food safety, allergen management, COSHH and health & safety requirements.
• Strong leadership skills with experience coaching and developing team members.
• Good commercial awareness, including experience managing labour costs, budgets and resources.
• Strong organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using food safety documentation, administrative processes and EPOS systems.
• A hands-on approach with the confidence to lead from the front.

If you have a strong catering background, enjoy developing people and take pride in delivering high standards of food and service, we would like to hear from you.