Catering Manager - Lead Castle Kitchen, Café & Events

Pembroke Castle; Pembroke; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' annual leave

Bank holidays in lieu policy

Benenden Healthcare Scheme

Staff discount on castle cafes and shο

Job summary

Pembroke Castle is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead the day-to-day catering operation, including the Castle Kitchen, Café Tea Tent, and seasonal venues. You will manage a sizeable team, develop menus and ensure high standards of food quality, service and hygiene while driving efficiency and commercial performance.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on involvement, and the ability to plan for peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering/hospitality management.
• Essential Level 3 Food Safety / Food Hygiene qualification.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a sizeable catering team.
• Strong understanding of food safety, allergens and HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the Castle Kitchen and Café Tea Tent.
• Develop, implement and maintain operating procedures and cleaning routines.
• Manage stock control, purchasing, supplier negotiation and cost control.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and revenue monitoring for catering.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, service and hygiene across catering.
• Plan menus, daily specials and seasonal offerings aligned with events.
• Recruit, induct, train and develop catering staff and rota planning.
• Coordinate events and functions catering with internal teams.
• Maintain records for food safety, temperatures, allergens and compliance.
• Work with senior management to optimise guest experience and profitability.

Skills

People management

Customer service

Menu development

Purchasing

Stock control

Leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Supplier negotiation

Staff rostering

Food safety culture

Education

Level 3 Food Safety/Food Hygiene

Tools

Till/point-of-sale systems

Food safety records software

Job description

Pembroke Castle is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead the day-to-day catering operation, including the Castle Kitchen, Café Tea Tent, and seasonal venues. You will manage a sizeable team, develop menus and ensure high standards of food quality, service and hygiene while driving efficiency and commercial performance.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on involvement, and the ability to plan for peak seasons.