Catering Manager - Leisure Attraction
Basingstoke
£34,000+ excellent benefits
We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Catering Manager to lead the catering operation of a wonderful historical leisure attraction in Basingstoke.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of both front and back of house food and beverage operations, delivering a high-quality visitor experience while driving commercial performance, developing the team and shaping the future of the catering offer.
Hours
37 hour week, working 5 from 6 days Tuesday-Sunday 10.00-4.45 EXCEPT from 23rd November to 23rd December where extended opening hours means you may work until 8pm on some days. Closed 24th-29th December. Working every other weekend on average.
Benefits
- Opportunity to develop and evolve the role further.
- Ongoing mentoring and development to support with future advancement.
- Working for a large, supportive, inclusive, fun organisation with a genuine purpose to enrich the lives of the communities they serve.
- 5% employee/7.5% employer pension.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Life assurance 3x annual salary.
- Health cash plan.
- Discounts on retail, leisure, going out and holidays.
- Generous occupational maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay.
- Free parking.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage, motivate and develop the catering team, including the cook, café supervisor, visitor experience assistants, casual employees and volunteers.
- Take responsibility for catering scheduling, budgets, gross profit, labour costs, food costs, stock control and overall financial performance.
- Develop menus, seasonal offers, event catering and hospitality packages while maintaining excellent food quality and presentation.
- Manage suppliers, purchasing, stock systems and staffing rotas to ensure efficient and commercially effective operations.
- Ensure full compliance with Food Safety legislation, allergens, HACCP, COSHH, Health & Safety and licensing requirements.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong experience managing a complete catering operation covering both kitchen and front of house functions possibly as a Catering Manager, Café Manager, Food & Beverage Manager or Chef Manager.
- Previous experience delivering successful and profitable food and beverage operations within hospitality, leisure, visitor attractions, tourism or a similar environment.
- Functions and events catering experience would be highly advantageous.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, motivate and develop operational teams.
- Strong commercial awareness, including experience with budgeting, forecasting, food costing, stock control and cost management.
- Excellent knowledge of food safety, allergens, HACCP, COSHH and wider Health & Safety requirements.
- Strong customer service, communication and organisational skills, alongside confidence using Microsoft Office and other operational systems.
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Catering Manager - Leisure Attraction in Basingstoke employer: Leisure People
Leisure People offers a vibrant and dynamic work environment at our scenic farm and visitor attraction near Leatherhead, making it an excellent employer for those passionate about food and beverage management. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and encourage creativity in menu design while fostering a supportive team culture. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a picturesque setting that attracts visitors year-round, ensuring your role is both meaningful and rewarding.
