Catering Manager - Didcot

Eurest UK; Ewelme; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurest UK, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, seeks an inspiring Catering Manager to lead two office locations on the same business park in Didcot. You’ll oversee a premium workplace dining operation, shaping service quality, menus, and guest experiences.

This is a Monday–Friday role with a focus on leadership, budgeting, compliance and developing high-performing teams that deliver exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience as Catering Manager or general manager in contract catering or hospitality.
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and workplace dining.
• Proven leadership to coach and inspire teams.
• Experience managing budgets, labour and financial performance.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and client expectations.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Confident communicator with colleagues, clients and senior stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your catering team to deliver outstanding customer service every day.
• Oversee catering operations across two office locations with consistently high standards.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to deliver a fresh and varied food offer.
• Ensure excellent food presentation, service standards and customer satisfaction.
• Manage budgets, labour, stock control and purchasing for strong commercial performance.
• Build relationships with clients and key stakeholders, exceeding expectations.
• Maintain food safety, health & safety and compliance across the operation.
• Coordinate occasional evening hospitality and client events.
• Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Drive innovation and create a welcoming environment for customers and colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Team development

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Job description

occasional hospitality, you'll ensure every customer enjoys first-class food and service with a smile while leading your team to deliver operational excellence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading, motivating and developing your catering team to deliver outstanding customer service every day.
• Overseeing the catering operation across two office locations, ensuring consistently high standards.
• Working closely with the culinary team to deliver an exciting, fresh and varied food offer.
• Ensuring exceptional food presentation, service standards and customer satisfaction.
• Managing budgets, labour, stock control and purchasing to achieve strong commercial performance.
• Building strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, ensuring expectations are consistently exceeded.
• Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, health & safety and compliance across the operation.
• Coordinating occasional evening hospitality and events as requested by the client.
• Monitoring performance through KPIs, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Driving innovation and creating a welcoming environment where both customers and colleagues thrive.

We’re Looking For Someone

• Has previous experience as a Catering Manager, General Manager or in a similar operational leadership role within contract catering or hospitality.
• Is passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and high-quality workplace dining.
• Has strong leadership skills with a proven ability to coach, develop and inspire teams.
• Possesses excellent commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, labour and financial performance.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage changing priorities and client expectations.
• Has outstanding organisational and time management skills.
• Communicates confidently with colleagues, clients and senior stakeholders.
• Takes pride in delivering consistently high standards and leading by example.
• Has a proactive approach to problem solving and driving continuous improvement.

Why Join Eurest?

As a Catering Manager, you’ll enjoy a fantastic Monday to Friday working pattern with the opportunity to make a real impact, leading a premium operation that values quality, service and teamwork.

If you’re an experienced catering leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, developing strong client relationships and delivering exceptional workplace dining experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

This job is with Compass Group UK & Ireland, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork - the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

Catering Manager £34,331 per annum Monday - Friday | Between 7:00am - 5:00pm Occasional evening hospitality as requested by the client

Lead a Premium Workplace Dining Experience

At Eurest, we believe food has the power to transform the working day. We’re passionate about creating better breaks through exceptional food, outstanding service and memorable experiences.

We’re looking for an inspiring Catering Manager to lead our catering operation across two modern office locations on the same business park in Didcot. This is far more than a traditional catering management role - it’s an opportunity to oversee a high-end complimentary dining experience that employees genuinely look forward to every day. From freshly prepared breakfasts and vibrant lunches to quality drinks, snacks and