234 Catering Operations jobs in the United Kingdom

• Managing all aspects of catering operations, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery for events of varying sizes.
• Leading, training, and motivating a team of catering staff, including chefs, servers, and event coordinators.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring their satisfaction.
• Overseeing event setup, execution, and breakdown, ensuring adherence to timelines and standards.
• Managing inventory, stock control, and procurement of food and beverage supplies.
• Ensuring strict compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations in all operational areas.
• Collaborating with the culinary team on menu planning and execution.
• Conducting site inspections and liaising with venue managers.
• Handling client inquiries, proposals, and contract management.
• Monitoring operational costs and identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of catering operations for events.
• Develop and oversee event menus in collaboration with chefs.
• Liaise with clients to understand their needs and ensure satisfaction.
• Manage and motivate catering staff, including chefs and service teams.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
• Control inventory, manage supplier relationships, and control costs.
• Plan event logistics, including staffing, equipment, and setup.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and service.

• Proven experience in catering management or event management within the hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, menu planning, and presentation.
• Excellent understanding of health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Experience with financial management and budget control.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment.

• Manage all aspects of daily catering operations, ensuring high standards of service and quality.
• Oversee food preparation, presentation, and delivery, adhering to strict hygiene and safety protocols.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of catering staff, including chefs and servers.
• Develop and manage operational budgets, including cost control and inventory management.
• Liaise with clients to understand requirements, customize menus, and ensure event success.
• Plan and execute catering logistics for various events, from initial setup to breakdown.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.
• Source and manage relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Continuously evaluate and improve operational efficiency and service delivery.

• Proven experience in catering management or a similar role within the hospitality industry.
• Strong understanding of food preparation, safety standards, and hygiene regulations.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Experience in budget management, cost control, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in event planning and logistics.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, managing remote tasks and on-site operations.
• Customer-focused with a strong commitment to service excellence.

• Oversee daily catering operations, ensuring high standards of service and quality.
• Manage and schedule catering staff, including chefs, servers, and bartenders.
• Control inventory of food, beverages, and supplies, managing procurement and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and manage budgets for catering events.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Liaise with clients to understand event requirements and ensure client satisfaction.
• Plan event logistics, including menu selection, setup, and breakdown.
• Provide on-site supervision during events to guarantee smooth execution.
• Train and mentor catering staff to maintain service excellence.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.

• Proven experience in catering management or hospitality operations.
• Strong understanding of food and beverage operations and event planning.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in budget management and cost control.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with event management software and POS systems is a plus.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends, as required by events.
• A passion for delivering exceptional customer service.

• Assist in planning and coordinating catering menus and logistics for events.
• Manage event bookings, confirmations, and client communications.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of food, beverages, and equipment.
• Prepare event schedules, staffing rosters, and site plans.
• Oversee on-site catering operations during events, ensuring smooth service delivery.
• Manage inventory of catering supplies and equipment.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and hygiene standards (e.g., HACCP).
• Handle client inquiries and resolve any issues that may arise during events.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff and service teams to ensure client satisfaction.
• Maintain records of events, client feedback, and inventory.

• Supervising and coordinating the work of catering staff.
• Ensuring food preparation and presentation meets high standards.
• Managing inventory levels and ordering supplies as needed.
• Adhering to strict health, safety, and hygiene regulations (including HACCP).
• Assisting with menu planning and development.
• Handling customer inquiries and resolving any service issues.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen and service areas.
• Conducting team briefings and training sessions.
• Managing event setup and execution according to client requirements.
• Monitoring operational costs and contributing to budget management.

Head of Catering Operations - Contract Catering - £65k

I am currently looking to recruit an experienced Head of Catering Operations for a patch of independent schools in Surrey.

My client is one of the leading Contract Caterer’s and are recruiting for a busy and prestigious contract. This role is not for the faint hearted, with the team catering for almost 2000 covers a day across multiple locations.

As the Head of Catering Operations, you will be responsible for 4 different locations, managing 3 Manager’s and a wider team of 50+ staff, ensuring training, development and management of the team. You will be financially responsible and able to manage budgets and costs.

The ideal Head of Catering Operations will have the following skills/ knowledge;

• Currently working within the independent education sector of contract catering.
• Managed a multi-site operation.
• Full of innovation and creativity to develop the food offering.
• Strong stakeholder relationships

Working predominantly Monday to Friday with occasional weekends to suit the needs of the business.

If you feel this is the Head of Catering Operations role for you, then apply today to avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity.

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• Oversee all aspects of daily catering operations.
• Manage, train, and inspire a catering team.
• Develop and execute strategic operational plans.
• Ensure adherence to strict food safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and optimize profitability.
• Liaise with clients to understand and meet event requirements.
• Develop innovative and appealing menus in collaboration with chefs.
• Oversee inventory management and supplier relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement in service quality and efficiency.

• Extensive experience in catering management or hospitality operations.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Strong financial management and budgeting abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Experience with event planning and execution.

• Develop and execute strategic plans for remote catering services.
• Manage and mentor a dispersed team of catering professionals.
• Oversee budget adherence and cost control measures.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety and hygiene regulations in a remote setting.
• Implement quality assurance programs for all catering outputs.
• Analyze sales and customer feedback data to drive service improvements.
• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with remote suppliers and vendors.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to promote catering services.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in remote operations.

• Proven experience in catering management, preferably with remote or distributed team oversight.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards and regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in budget management and financial analysis.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.