Head of Catering

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

Job summary

A large multi-outlet venue in East Midlands is seeking an experienced Head of Catering to oversee its diverse food and beverage operations. This leadership role focuses on delivering high standards of service while driving revenue and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have strong senior management and catering experience, with a proven track record of managing financial targets and leading teams in a dynamic environment. This position offers a competitive salary plus bonus incentives.

Qualifications

• Strong senior management experience within a venue.
• Catering or F&B leadership experience in a large venue.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage financial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the catering team across various outlets.
• Deliver and maintain high catering service standards.
• Manage substantial catering turnover and financial targets.
• Drive sales growth, cost control, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee operations ensuring compliance and H&S culture.
• Manage suppliers and report on margin performance.

Skills

Management experience in catering

Commercial acumen

Budgeting

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 an...