Assistant Catering Manager in Glasgow

Elior Universities - Food for the Next Generation
Fresh thinking. Fresh food. Every day.

At City of Glasgow College , we feed busy, independent, always-on students with food that fits their lifestyle - quick, flexible, and full of flavour.

We move with trends. We try new things. We keep it fresh.

This is food that evolves.
And teams who love being part of that energy.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | 40 Hours Per Week

Salary: £32,000 Per Year | £15.38 Per Hour

Job ID: 8008
What you'll be serving up...
As an Assistant Catering Manager , you'll support the Catering Manager in delivering excellent food service and hospitality standards. You'll help manage daily operations, lead the catering team, and ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining high levels of quality, safety, and efficiency.
Assist in managing day-to-day catering operations and staff supervision
Support the delivery of high-quality food and beverage service
Help ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and hygiene standards
Assist with staff training, development, and performance monitoring
Support stock control, ordering, and budget management
Respond to customer feedback and resolve service issues promptly
Collaborate with other departments to coordinate events and service delivery
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and team motivation
The ingredients you'll bring... Experience in catering or hospitality management, ideally in a supervisory role
Strong leadership and team management skills
Good understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks
Organised and detail-oriented approach
Proficient in stock management and budgeting
A positive, proactive attitude with a passion for hospitality
What's on the menu for you...
At Elior, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to thrive . That's why we offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, finances and life outside of work.

Here's a taste of what you can expect when you join us:
Free meals on shift
Flexible and part-time working opportunities
28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years' service
Enhanced family, personal and compassionate leave policies
Paid volunteering days
Training, development and career progression opportunities
Pension scheme, life assurance and financial wellbeing support
Salary Advance, giving you access to a portion of your pay before payday
A supportive, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive
Plus access to Elior Spark, our enhanced wellbeing platform, offering support for you and your immediate family, including:
24/7 virtual GP appointments
Mental health support, counselling and therapy sessions
Physiotherapy services and second medical opinions
Online gym and workout programmes
Legal and financial advice
Nutrition, fitness and lifestyle guidance
Meditation and mindfulness resources
Dedicated wellbeing helplines and expert support whenever you need it
Fancy being part of the recipe?
At Elior, over 10,000 colleagues come together every day with one purpose: to enrich lives everywhere, every day.

We're proud that 87% of our colleagues are proud to work here - and we think that's because people are given the support, trust and opportunities they need to thrive.

Don't tick every box? Don't rule yourself out. We're looking for people with potential, passion and the right attitude, not just a checklist of experience.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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