Job Description:

Catering Manager

Location: Bristol, BS1 5TL

Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £33,000 - £35,000

Are you an experienced catering professional looking for a role that offers work-life balance, autonomy, and the opportunity to lead your own catering operation?

Our client, a leading provider of facilities services in the UK, is looking for a Catering Manager to lead a busy café operation at Horizon House in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a high-quality foodservice offer focused on fresh food, great coffee, and exceptional customer service.

Job Description

As Catering Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the catering operation, leading a small team while remaining hands-on in food preparation and service. You'll ensure high standards across food quality, customer experience, financial performance, health and safety, and team engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of the catering operation
• Leading, motivating and developing a small team
• Planning menus and ordering stock
• Delivering excellent customer service and building strong client relationships
• Managing budgets, food costs and profitability
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety and company procedures
• Driving innovation and introducing new ideas to enhance the customer experience
• Monitoring food waste and operational performance
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the operation

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

• Previous contract catering experience is essential
• Experience managing a catering or café operation
• Strong food preparation and kitchen management skills
• Experience leading and motivating teams
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Good commercial awareness and budget management experience
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification (or willingness to obtain)
• A professional, organised and proactive approach to work