Catering Operations Leader

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council in Preston is seeking an experienced catering leader to take on a full-time role, 37 hours per week. You will lead and develop a dedicated catering team, shape food offerings, and drive service excellence across busy operations.

You will manage day-to-day catering activities, ensuring high standards and excellent customer experiences while deputising for senior management when needed. This is a permanent, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, food preparation and service delivery.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing rotas and allocating staff resources.
• Ability to motivate, develop and support teams.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
• Confidence in stepping up to lead operations in the absence of senior management.
• Able to meet the requirements of an Essential Car User.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a dedicated catering team to deliver high-quality services.
• Oversee day-to-day catering operations and uphold high standards.
• Drive service excellence and ensure positive customer experiences.

Skills

Catering leadership

People management

Rotas management

Customer service

Operational leadership

Job description

Lancashire County Council in Preston is seeking an experienced catering leader to take on a full-time role, 37 hours per week. You will lead and develop a dedicated catering team, shape food offerings, and drive service excellence across busy operations.

You will manage day-to-day catering activities, ensuring high standards and excellent customer experiences while deputising for senior management when needed. This is a permanent, full-time position.