Catering Manager: Elevate Food & Lead High-Impact Teams

Chartwells Independent; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established catering company in the UK is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee food operations and maintain high standards of customer service. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience and relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 1 & 2. Responsibilities include supervising the catering team, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards. This full-time role allows for career advancement and offers a supportive workplace culture focused on growth and recognition.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Wellbeing strategy including Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Ambitious and motivated individual who continually seeks to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervising culinary and catering teams for impeccable service.
• Conducting inventory management and budget monitoring.
• Liaising between customers and service teams for feedback.
• Implementing Health & Safety standards in the workplace.

Skills

Passionate about great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Financial acumen

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

A well-established catering company in the UK is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee food operations and maintain high standards of customer service. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience and relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 1 & 2. Responsibilities include supervising the catering team, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards. This full-time role allows for career advancement and offers a supportive workplace culture focused on growth and recognition.