Catering Manager - Durham Want to apply Read all the information about this position below, then hit the apply button. Catering Manager - Durham 44,077 per annum | Mainly Monday-Friday | 24/7 Site Are you an experienced Catering Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment? We're looking for a confident and commercially focused Catering Manager to lead a busy operation in Durham. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader who enjoys managing large teams, driving standards and delivering an exceptional catering experience for customers. What you'll be doing Taking overall responsibility for the day-to-day catering operation across this high-volume site. Leading, motivating and developing a large team to deliver consistently high standards. Managing food quality, service, health safety and compliance. Overseeing budgets, labour, stock, costs and financial performance. Building strong relationships with the client and key stakeholders. Driving continuous improvement across the operation and identifying opportunities to enhance the customer experience. Ensuring the team delivers an efficient, professional and customer-focused service. Providing leadership and operational support across the site when required. What we're looking for You'll be an experienced Catering Manager or senior hospitality leader with a proven track record of managing a high-volume operation. We're looking for someone who: Has strong people leadership and team management experience. Is commercially aware and confident managing budgets and costs. Can work effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment. Builds strong client and stakeholder relationships. Is hands-on, organised and confident making decisions. Has a genuine passion for delivering great food and service. The practical bits The role is mainly Monday-Friday, however, this is a 24/7 operation, so some evening and weekend working will occasionally be required to provide operational support and ensure the site runs smoothly. xrnqpay A bespoke client background check will be required as part of the recruitment process.
Catering Manager - Durham employer: ESS
At Compass Group UK&I, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for our Sous Chef role at Wattisham Airfield. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes, while our inclusive work culture fosters a sense of belonging and respect for diverse talents. With a comprehensive benefits package that includes free meals, healthcare access, and exclusive discounts, we ensure that our team members feel valued and rewarded for their hard work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
