Catering Manager

Morepeople 01780; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Morepeople 01780 is seeking a Catering Manager to lead a busy restaurant at a family-run garden centre in Cambridgeshire. You will take ownership of the catering operation, driving excellent customer experiences and strong financial performance with strong on-site leadership.

This hands-on, influential role requires proven hospitality leadership, a track record of developing medium to large teams, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining compliance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Catering Manager or senior leader in hospitality.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Track record of leading and developing medium to large teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the restaurant, ensuring exceptional customer experiences, strong financial performance, and high operational standards.
• Operational Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Financial Performance
• Customer Experience
• Compliance & Safety
• Stock & Supply Chain
• Reporting & Communication

Skills

Leadership

People management

Organised

Detail-oriented

Communication

Job description

Catering Manager | Cambridgeshire

Salary £DOE

Do you love managing a busy restaurant? This independent, family-run garden centre is looking for an experienced Catering Manager to take ownership of their catering.

This is a hands-on, influential role where strong hospitality experience is essential.

The Role

You’ll oversee the restaurant, ensuring exceptional customer experiences, strong financial performance, and high operational standards.

• Operational Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Financial Performance
• Customer Experience
• Compliance & Safety
• Stock & Supply Chain
• Reporting & Communication

About You

Essential

• Proven experience as a Catering Manager or senior leader in hospitality
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Track record of leading and developing medium to large teams

Desirable

• Background in garden centres, leisure, or family-focused environments

Key Skills

• Strong leadership and people management
• Organised, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused
• Commercially driven with a customer-first mindset
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments
• Confident communicator at all levels

Additional Information

• Weekend and seasonal flexibility required
• Hands-on leadership style with strong on-site presence expected