Catering manager - Contract Catering - Cardiff Area

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering services company in Cardiff is seeking a Chef Manager/Catering Manager to oversee food production quality and maintain high service standards. The role requires proven experience in a relevant field, enthusiasm, and financial management skills. This is a full-time position with no split shifts, mainly Monday to Friday, offering a competitive salary between £32,000 - £36,000 and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive overall package

Opportunities for progression

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Chef Manager or Catering Manager.
• Experience in fresh food settings and contract/in-house catering.
• IT literate with knowledge of hygiene and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellent quality food production across all kitchen areas.
• Provide the highest levels of service standards to customers.
• Knowledge of menu writing with a focus on healthy eating.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Training staff on allergens, H&S, hygiene, COSHH

Financial management skills

Experience in similar roles

Staff management experience

Enthusiasm and relevant skills

Job description

Job Description:

Reference: CAR-CAT-SB-24-07-25

Job title: Chef Manager/Catering Manager

Location: Cardiff Area

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £32,000 - £36,000

The role:

• Proven track record as a Chef Manager or Catering Manager, preferably with experience in both fresh food settings and contract/in-house catering.
• Ambition to provide the highest levels of service standards to customers.
• Ensure excellent quality food production across all kitchen areas.
• Knowledge of menu writing with a focus on healthy eating.
• IT literate with management of hygiene, allergen training, and related protocols.

Key information:

• Full-time contract, immediate start available.
• No split shifts.
• Primarily Monday to Friday.
• Occasional internal events.

Skills required:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Training staff on allergens, H&S, hygiene, COSHH, etc.
• Enthusiasm and relevant skills.
• Experience in similar roles.
• Financial management skills.
• Staff management experience.
• DBS clearance (can be arranged).

Benefits:

• Competitive overall package.
• Opportunities for progression.

Transport links:

• Free on-site parking.
• Good public transport links from Cardiff.
• Own transport preferred.

Recruitment checks:

• Employment references.
• Addressing any significant gaps in CV.

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