Head Of Catering

CORECRUITMENT; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large multi-outlet venue in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Head of Catering to lead its food and beverage operations. You'll oversee catering strategy, ensure exceptional service delivery, drive revenue, and manage various teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong senior management experience in a similar setting, demonstrating a customer-focused approach and strong financial acumen. A competitive salary of £65,000 plus bonus is offered for this pivotal role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior management role within a venue.
• Proven leadership in catering or food & beverage in a multi-outlet venue.
• Strong budgeting and financial delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the catering team across retail and events.
• Deliver catering strategy while maintaining service standards.
• Manage substantial turnover and meet financial targets.

Skills

Senior management experience within a venue

Strong commercial skills, including budgeting and financial delivery

Customer-focused with strong service standards

Confident communicator with 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