Catering Manager & Office Support

Ottolenghi Richmond; Epsom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company in Epsom is seeking a Site Catering Manager & Office Support. This role involves driving catering sales, managing event planning and execution, and providing vital administrative support. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, experience in catering, and a collaborative approach. The position offers a competitive pay, 30 days holiday, meal benefits, health support, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits package

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Delicious meals on shift

Health and well-being support

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Ability to juggle sales, event planning, and administration tasks.
• Experience in hospitality or event coordination.
• Strong financial and reporting management capability.

Responsibilities

• Drive catering sales through local business relationships.
• Manage catering enquiries and event execution.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams for planning.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Experience in catering

Excellent communication skills

Confidence in managing budgets

Proactive relationship building

Job description

We’re looking for a Site Catering Manager & Office Support to join our team at Ottolenghi Richmond. 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