RF-2606-57 - Catering Manager

Mount Charles; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave (pro rata)

Employee Assistance Program

Company Pension Scheme

Financial Education advisory service

Company Events

Job summary

Mount Charles in Lisburn is seeking a Catering Manager for a term-time only contract, working 40 hours per week with a focus on high-quality food preparation and exceptional customer service.

The ideal candidate will have previous management experience and a strong understanding of HACCP regulations, ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. You will play a key role in training staff and managing operations to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced catering/hospitality environment.
• Demonstrable knowledge of HACCP and compliance with safety regulations.
• Basic reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills for safety communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food is prepared and cooked to an exceptional standard.
• Manage the unit efficiently to meet Gross profit targets.
• Induct, train, and appraise employees according to company procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of HACCP

Management experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 & 3 or City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or above

Job description

Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week
• Monday, Wednesday and Friday 08:00am – 3:00pm
• Tuesday and Thursday 08:00am – 5:30pm
• Term-time only contract

Rewards

• 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
• Employee Assistance Program to support your health & wellbeing
• Company Pension Scheme
• Financial Education/Financial wellbeing advisory service
• Company Events

The Role

• To ensure all food is prepared and cooked to an exceptional standard
• Ensure the service counter is prepped and ready for service
• Ensure the team is providing the highest level of customer service in a consistent approach to anyone who uses the facility
• Completing any administration as requested which may include recording of food temperatures etc
• Complete bookwork procedures in line with company requirements
• Ensure correct portion controls are in place
• Manage the unit in an efficient and effective manner ensuring all Gross profit targets are met
• Induct, train and appraise employees as per the Company procedures
• Ensure all Health, Safety and Hygiene policies and procedures are adhered to
• Comply with HACCP regulations as necessary
• Ensure everyone in the team are following COSHH procedures for the use of chemicals

The Person

• Previous experience working within a fast‑paced catering/hospitality environment; demonstrable knowledge of HACCP
• Previous management/ supervisory experience
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to work successfully as part of a team or individually
• Previous experience working in a contract catering environment
• NVQ level 2&3 or City & Guilds 706/ 1&2 or above
• Basic statutory training for the role will require all candidates to have basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to assist in understanding safety and work instructions and communicating with customer on a day‑to‑day basis.

Equal Opportunity

Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex‑offenders, and a copy of this policy can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group.

Successful applicants are subject to an Access NI (Enhanced) check prior to commencement of the role. The Access NI Code of Practice is available upon request.