Catering and Hospitality Manager – The Grange

Catering and Hospitality Manager – The Grange

£29,000 per annum

Hours

38.5 hours per week

Location

Chorley

Shine Bright in a New Career – Join Us as a Catering & Hospitality Manager!

Are you passionate about food, service, and creating memorable dining experiences? The Grange at Buckshaw Retirement Village is looking for an experienced and enthusiasticCatering & Hospitality Managerto lead our kitchen and front-of-house teams.

You’ll be responsible for delivering a 5-star dining experience across our vibrant village, managing both people and performance to meet high standards and resident satisfaction.

Location:Buckshaw Retirement Village, between Leyland & Chorley
Starting Salary:£29,000, increasing to £31,000 following successful probation
Hours:38.5 per week, rota-based (including alternate weekends)

Please note: We are unable to sponsor international applicants for this role.

The Role:

We’re looking for a friendly, experienced, and reliable individual to lead our catering and hospitality services atThe Grange, part of Buckshaw Retirement Village (between Leyland & Chorley).

As Catering & Hospitality Manager, you’ll oversee both front and back-of-house operations, ensuring a 5-star dining experience for our residents. You’ll manage multiple teams, maintain high standards, and work closely with other departments to deliver exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage catering and hospitality teams across the site.
• Deliver a high-quality dining experience in line with HICA standards.
• Oversee menu planning, costings, stock control, and supplier management.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and HACCP standards.
• Support wellbeing events and create bespoke dining experiences.
• Conduct audits, manage KPIs, and implement action plans.
• Supervise, train, and develop staff, including apprentices.
• Maintain cleanliness, equipment, and supplies across all dining areas.
• Provide hands-on support during busy periods or staff absence.

Benefits & Rewards:

We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• Wagestream– Access up to 50% of your pay instantly
• Car Maintenance Scheme– Spread the cost of MOTs and repairs
• Cycle to Work– Save up to £1,000 with Halfords
• Recognition Rewards– Win monthly vouchers for going above and beyond
• Career Development– Funded qualifications & clear progression paths
• Monthly Lottery– Cash prizes just for being part of the team
• Retail & Lifestyle Discounts– Save on shopping, travel, and entertainment
• Fitness Perks– Discounted gym memberships & free online workouts
• Smart Savings & Loans– Credit union access & tech purchase scheme
• Health Plans– Discounted hospital and protection cover
• Wellbeing Support– 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Parking– On-site and hassle-free.

About You:

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about hospitality, thrives in a leadership role, and brings both professionalism and personality to the table…..

• City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent
• Food Hygiene Level 2 or above
• Proven experience in catering and hospitality
• Confident managing both kitchen and front-of-house operations
• Smart, professional, and approachable
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Empathetic and charismatic with a hands-on approach

About us:

Buckshaw Retirement Village- providing care, support & village life, all in one place.

The Retirement Village provides a unique approach by combining beautiful, purpose-built accommodation with a dynamic and lively activity and wellbeing programme alongside access to 24-hour care and support. The village is home to our on-site bistro and bar, hairdressing salon, village shop and wellbeing suite.

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The HICA Group is a ‘Not for Profit’ organisation providing a range of care services to elderly clients and people with learning difficulties, across a range of services, including our care homes, residential settings and in the community.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

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