Catering Manager - Hemel Hempstead

Chartwells Independent; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Catering Manager for their operations in Hemel Hempstead. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role, strong leadership skills, and a strategic mindset for driving business growth. Responsibilities include overseeing catering services and maintaining client relationships. Competitive salary of £39,000 per annum offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Catering Manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build high-performing teams and drive a positive culture.
• Experience in budget management and client presentations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead day-to-day catering services.
• Inspire and develop a team for service excellence.
• Drive financial performance and manage budgets.

Skills

Leadership skills

Budget management

Client relationship management

Strategic mindset

Job description

Overview

Catering Manager - Hemel Hempstead

£39,000 per annum

Monday - Friday, days! Night shift drop in may be required but on a ad hoc basis

Are you an exceptional leader ready to take on a dynamic multi-site challenge? We’re seeking an outstanding Catering Manager to take the reins of catering operations in Hemel Hempstead. This is a high-impact role ideal for a commercially astute and people-focused professional.

About the role

• Oversee and lead the day-to-day catering services covering breakfast, lunch, dinner, vending
• Inspire, lead, and develop a team to deliver service excellence and operational consistency.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships – acting as a trusted partner in food innovation and service delivery.
• Take ownership of financial performance – driving sales, managing budgets, and delivering business growth.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve service standards and team performance.

Our ideal candidate

• Proven experience as a Catering Manager within a similarly fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build high-performing teams and drive a positive culture.
• Commercially savvy with experience in budget management and client presentations.
• A strategic mindset, capable of identifying growth opportunities and leading change.

About Us

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.