Head of Catering

COREcruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Head of Catering for a large multi-outlet venue in the East Midlands. The successful candidate will oversee diverse food and beverage operations, driving revenue and operational excellence. This role requires senior management experience, strong commercial skills, and an ability to lead large teams. A competitive salary of £65,000 plus bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing high-volume, multi-faceted catering environments.
• Ability to deliver the catering strategy while maintaining high service standards.
• Experience in driving sales growth and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the catering team across various sectors.
• Deliver the catering strategy while ensuring compliance.
• Manage substantial catering turnover and meet financial targets.

Skills

Senior management experience within a venue

Senior catering or F&B leadership experience

Strong commercial skills

Proven ability to lead and motivate teams

Customer-focused with strong service standards

Strong stakeholder management skills

Job description

Head of Catering, East Midlands, £65,000 + Bonus

We are excited to be partnering with a large multi-outlet venue seeking an experienced Head of Catering to oversee its diverse food and beverage operations. This role will take ownership of the overall catering strategy, ensuring exceptional service delivery while driving revenue, profitability, and operational excellence. We are looking for a dynamic and commercially minded leader with strong experience managing high-volume, multi-faceted catering environments.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the catering team across retail, bars, hospitality and event
• Deliver the catering strategy while maintaining high service standards
• Manage substantial catering turnover and meet financial targets
• Drive sales growth, cost control, and operational efficiency
• Oversee operations, ensuring compliance and a strong H&S culture
• Manage suppliers, partnerships, reporting, and margin performance

Skills and Experience

• Senior management experience within a venue
• Senior catering or F&B leadership experience in a large or multi-outlet venue
• Strong commercial skills, including budgeting and financial delivery
• Proven ability to lead and motivate large operational teams
• Customer-focused with strong service standards
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to [e-mail]