Catering Operations Manager

COREcruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering management firm is seeking a Catering Operations Manager in London to oversee food and beverage operations for large-scale events. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in high-volume F&B, strong contract management skills, and a hands-on leadership style. Travel across the UK is required during peak season. This role offers a competitive salary of £42,500 plus benefits.

Benefits

Travel opportunities

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience leading food and beverage operations for large-scale events.
• Expert in tendering, contract negotiation, and on-site execution.
• Strong ability to maximize revenue while ensuring a great visitor experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee F&B strategy and operations for large-scale events.
• Manage catering partners, menus, pricing, and food safety standards.
• Provide on-site leadership and deliver post-event reviews.

Skills

Proven track record in high-volume F&B and large-scale events

Strong contract, financial, and stakeholder management skills

Hands-on leader with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Flexible to travel and work on-site during events

Job description

Catering Operations Manager, London, £42,500 + Benefits

My client delivers major events across the UK and we are seeking an experienced catering professional to lead the food and beverage operations, ensuring world-class delivery and guest experience. The role covers everything from tendering and contract negotiation to on-site execution and post-event analysis.

This role requires extensive travel across the UK in peak season!

Responsibilities

• Oversee F&B strategy and operations for large-scale events
• Manage catering partners, menus, pricing, and food safety standards
• Maximise revenue while maintaining exceptional visitor experience
• Provide on-site leadership and deliver post-event reviews

Skills & Experience

• Proven track record in high-volume F&B and large-scale events
• Strong contract, financial, and stakeholder management skills
• Hands-on leader with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Flexible to travel and work on-site during events

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Marlene at COREcruitment dot com

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