Catering Manager

Home Group; Scarborough, Brighouse, Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Catering Manager to oversee food and drink services across multiple locations. This role involves ensuring high standards in catering operations, managing budgets, and collaborating with suppliers. You'll lead a team to create inviting cafés that integrate into the community, all while maintaining safety and quality. With a focus on inclusivity and employee well-being, this organization offers generous benefits and opportunities for career growth. If you're passionate about catering and community service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

34 days leave including bank holidays

Health cash plan covering dental and optical

Discounts on groceries and holidays

Generous pension scheme

Flexible pay via Wagestream

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience managing catering operations or kitchen teams.
• Understanding of catering budgets and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food and drink delivery across extra care services.
• Manage several cafés, ensuring quality and compliance.

Skills

Catering Operations Management

Budget Management

Menu Planning

Supplier Collaboration

Stock Control

Tools

Technology for Record Keeping

Job description

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Job Description - Catering Manager (25728)

Position: Catering Manager

Locations: Working in our services across Leeds, Scarborough, and Brighouse

Type: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hpw), Monday - Friday

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

About the Role

As Catering Manager, you will oversee food and drink delivery across our extra care services. You will ensure our in-house teams and café leaseholders perform excellently, maintaining safety, management, and budget adherence.

You will manage several cafés, ensuring they are lively, welcoming, and integrated into the community. Responsibilities include menu planning, food safety, supplier collaboration, and ensuring smooth operations.

Typical Daily Responsibilities

• Managing stock issues with the team to plan menus that meet dietary needs.
• Conducting kitchen walkthroughs to ensure cleanliness, compliance, and smooth operation.
• Review budgets, identify savings, and ensure quality food delivery within budget.
• Handling café contract wrap-ups efficiently.
• Leading team check-ins to maintain high morale and service quality.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience managing catering operations or kitchen teams.
• Understanding of catering budgets, stock control, and supplier relationships.
• Experience creating menus for various dietary needs.
• Must have insured vehicle for work purposes; mileage paid.

Note: Due to current sponsorship limitations, we cannot offer sponsorship to external candidates for this role. This is under regular review.

Team and Reporting

You will report to Gemma, our Operations Manager, and collaborate with her team of service managers to optimize café operations across supported settings. We are passionate about our work and proud of our service portfolio, aiming to elevate it further.

Job Details

• Flexible work hours or mutually agreed work pattern.
• Hybrid role, spending time across five sites in the region.
• Proficiency with technology for record keeping.
• Enhanced DBS check required; we cover the cost.

Our Culture

We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves. Our diversity networks support all colleagues—Multicultural, LGBTQIA+, and Disability groups—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 extra days and volunteer time off.
• Health cash plan saving up to £1140/year covering dental, optical, prescriptions, and more.
• Over 800 discounts on groceries, holidays, and more.
• Generous pension scheme with life insurance of 3x salary.
• Flexible pay via Wagestream, with instant access to earned wages and financial management tools.
• Opportunities for career growth within the organization.