Senior Catering Manager - Salford, Greater Manchester

Lexington Catering; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Salford is seeking a Senior Catering Manager to oversee teams and ensure exceptional service delivery. This role emphasizes team management, budget control, and maintaining high standards of food safety and compliance. Candidates should have proven team management experience and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers flexibility, generous holiday, and various wellbeing perks. Join a people-first business committed to diversity, inclusion, and employee satisfaction.

Benefits

Free meals

Flexible working hours

28-31 days holiday

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Mental health support

Pension schemes and life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience of successfully managing a team.
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence.
• Self-motivated and innovative.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams on site and ensure high-quality service.
• Recruit, induct, train, and support colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Team management

Customer service excellence

Budget control

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Senior Catering Manager - Salford, Greater Manchester

Lexington is an award‑winning contract caterer that focuses on providing great food and service to customers.

To do this we need fabulous people and we work hard to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued and enjoy what they do.

What you’ll be doing

As a Catering Manager you will proactively manage teams on site as well as be accountable for recruiting, inducting, training, and supporting colleagues to deliver an efficient, high‑quality service to Elior UK, our customer and clients.

• Motivating and managing a team
• Controlling and managing a budget
• Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence
• Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies and duty of care to customers and colleagues

Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7

What can you bring

• Proven experience of successfully managing a team
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• A strong team player, highly confident and positive
• Self‑motivated and innovative
• Previous experience within management, contract catering desirable
• Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows.

That’s why we make sure our team feels

appreciated, supported, and set up for success!

Here’s what’s waiting for you

• Free, tasty meals
• Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working, including part‑time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9‑5 schedule.
• Plenty of time to unwind
• 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
• Leave for life’s important moments, whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time: paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow: career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Wellbeing first: mental health support and wellbeing perks.
• Financial security: pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts: save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

We’re a people‑first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces.

Our mission

Tinrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here’s the best part – 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people – especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria.

But we hire for potential, not just experience.

If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you! We celebrate you!

At Elior

• Diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are.
• We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know – we’re happy to help!

Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!