Catering Manager

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Compliance & Administration: Ensure full compliance with food safety protocols (including COSHH and Natasha’s Law), maintain accurate records (food temperatures, storage, deliveries), and handle administrative tasks such as sales control sheets and financial reporting.

Resource & Cost Management: Oversee team resourcing, monitor attendance, manage wage costs, and ensure efficient use of resources to meet service delivery needs within budget.

Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and support the catering team, providing performance briefings, ensuring excellent customer service, and maintaining professional standards.

Menu & Operational Excellence: Develop and update menus in the EPOS system, ensure food preparation and presentation meet required standards, and actively drive improvements in individual and team performance.

Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with unit management, senior leadership, and external contractors to ensure seamless coordination and high-quality service across all catering functions.

Salary£36,750 per anuum
Hours40 hours per week 5 days out of 7 including weekends
Contract TypePermanent
LocationOmega Distribution Centre, Mustang Boulevard, Great Sankey, Warrington
Closing Date2024-10-10

About the Role

Job Overview

Compliance & Administration: Ensure full compliance with food safety protocols (including COSHH and Natasha’s Law), maintain accurate records (food temperatures, storage, deliveries), and handle administrative tasks such as sales control sheets and financial reporting.

Resource & Cost Management: Oversee team resourcing, monitor attendance, manage wage costs, and ensure efficient use of resources to meet service delivery needs within budget.

Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and support the catering team, providing performance briefings, ensuring excellent customer service, and maintaining professional standards.

Menu & Operational Excellence: Develop and update menus in the EPOS system, ensure food preparation and presentation meet required standards, and actively drive improvements in individual and team performance.

Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with unit management, senior leadership, and external contractors to ensure seamless coordination and high-quality service across all catering functions.

Package Description

  • £36,750 per annum
  • Working 5 out of 7 days including weekends
  • 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
  • Contributable Company pension scheme
  • PPE and uniform provided

Employee benefits: 

  • MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:
    • Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more 
    • Free Financial Advice 
    • Bank your savings into an ISA
    • 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line 
    • Low cost voluntary insured health plans
  • Onsite canteen
  • 10% store discount
  • Access to social and sporting events
  • Free car parking
  • Death in Service Benefit (subject to 12 months complete service)
  • Long Service recognition scheme

Minimum Criteria to Apply

  • Extensive experience leading a team in a catering or hospitality environment.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced catering or hospitality setting.
  • Minimum Level 3 Hygiene Certificate and Level 3 Food Safety.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, guide, and retain team members.
  • Commercially astute decision-making with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively in a dynamic environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in administrative processes, including cash handling, food safety, and EPOS system management.