Catering Manager & Office Support

Ottolenghi Marylebone; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned catering company in the City of London is looking for a Site Catering Manager & Office Support. This role involves driving catering sales, managing events, and providing key administrative support. The ideal candidate should have excellent organisational skills, experience in catering or hospitality, and a passion for food. The position offers a competitive pay package, holiday benefits, and career development opportunities within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits package

30 days’ holiday including bank holidays

Delicious Ottolenghi meals on shift

Health and well‑being support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle sales, event planning, and admin.
• Experience in catering, hospitality, or event coordination.
• Confidence in managing budgets, financial processes, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Drive catering sales by building relationships with local businesses.
• Manage catering enquiries and deliver events to the highest standard.
• Liaise with suppliers and teams to ensure smooth planning and execution.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Experience in catering

Excellent communication skills

Confidence in managing budgets

Passion for food and hospitality

Job description

We’re looking for a Site Catering Manager & Office Support to join our team at Ottolenghi Marylebone. This role is perfect for someone with strong organisational skills, a passion for hospitality, and the drive to build relationships and deliver seamless catering experiences.

As the point of contact for site-based catering, you’ll be responsible for sales, planning, and smooth execution, ensuring our catering offering reflects the quality and creativity Ottolenghi is known for. You’ll also provide key administrative support, helping the site run efficiently day to day.

What you’ll do:

• Drive catering sales by building relationships with local businesses, venues, and repeat clients
• Manage catering enquiries and deliver events to the highest standard
• Liaise with suppliers, FOH, and BOH teams to ensure smooth planning and execution
• Maintain and update menus and labels across Deliveroo, Slerp, and Catersoft
• Handle catering administration, including invoices, payments, dietaries, and allergens
• Support daily site admin, including cash‑up procedures, banking, and expense processing
• Take part in weekly sales and catering meetings with the Catering Manager

What we’re looking for:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle sales, event planning, and admin
• Experience in catering, hospitality, or event coordination
• Confidence in managing budgets, financial processes, and reporting
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, proactive approach
• A genuine passion for food, hospitality, and building client relationships

What we offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package
• 30 days’ holiday including bank holidays
• Delicious Ottolenghi meals on shift and generous staff discounts
• Health and well‑being support, including healthcare plan and a cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Career development opportunities, with access to workshops, coaching, and training
• A supportive, creative working environment that values individuality and growth

If you’re ready to take on a varied role that combines catering sales, event management, and office support, all while being part of the Ottolenghi family, we’d love to hear from you.