Oak View Group
Assistant Catering Manager
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Assistant Catering Manager – The Market at 22 Bishopsgate
Oak View Group is reinventing the way the world comes together. Driven by a passion to revolutionise the live events industry with dynamic thinking and an unshakeable dedication to those we serve, OVG turns up the volume on what makes life extraordinary.
From inspired development to curated hospitality, from brand innovation to premium for all, OVG is setting new standards and redefining expectations for everyone.
About The Venue
The Market at 22 Bishopsgate is a vibrant space that caters for all preferences and tastes. It includes:
- A restaurant and terraced bar
- Food stalls
- A dedicated events space, exclusive to 22B occupiers and their visitors during the week
- An open public event for Saturday brunch
The venue is managed by Rhubarb, a leading luxury hospitality company and part of Oak View Group (OVG), a global leader in live entertainment and venue management. This fast-paced operation demands precision with multiple stakeholders, high volumes, and zero room for error in the back-of-house operations.
Role Purpose
We are seeking an Assistant Catering Manager to assist the on-site Catering Manager at a busy corporate catering operation in the City.
This is a hands-on, client-facing role offering:
- Full-scale involvement in service delivery from start to finish
- The opportunity to lead the team and uphold standards when required
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Working closely with the Catering Manager
- Deputising during absences
- Ensuring client-facing excellence is maintained
Ideal for a candidate with proven experience in quality hospitality, eager to step into an assistant management role while learning the intricacies of a corporate contract operation.
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Responsibilities
Daily Operations
- Support the Catering Manager with:
- Morning briefings
- Allergen labelling
- Service preparation
- Maintaining café and meeting spaces to the required standard
- Deputise for the Catering Manager in their absence, taking responsibility for:
- Team management
- Smooth running of the operation
Client & Operations Interaction
- Handle client-facing queries and requests professionally, demonstrating:
- Responsiveness
- Polished front-of-house presentation
- Liaise with the wider Rhubarb team to:
- Contribute to weekly service reviews
- Highlight operational issues immediately
Administrative & Compliance
- Assist with:
- Stock control
- Weekly stock takes
- Identifying shortages, equipment issues, or ordering discrepancies
- Collaborate on process improvement by:
- Identifying service gaps
- Suggesting ideas for enhancement
- Support with:
- Compliance across health & safety
- Team training initiatives
- End-of-day reporting as per Rhubarb standards
Requirements
A strong candidate will have:
- A proven grounding in quality hospitality and a desire to progress into an assistant management role
- No prior requirement to have managed full operations independently, but:
- Must comfortably step up in leadership when needed
- Able to manage client interactions with confidence
- Essential experience in:
- Corporate hospitality
- High-end hotels
- Conference & banqueting
- Contract catering
- Directors'/executive dining (advantageous)
- At least 1–2 years in hospitality with supervisory or team-leading experience
- A polished, professional presence to confidently represent Rhubarb to corporate clients
- A solid working understanding of:
- Food & beverage service
- Allergen awareness
- Basic health & safety
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Nice-To-Have
While we welcome early-career candidates, familiarity with:
- Corporate hospitality
- High-end hotels
- Conference & banqueting environments is preferred
The role requires you to:
- Hit the ground running with professional standards and client conduct from Day One
Working Arrangements & Compensation
- Monday–Friday operation, with the occasional weekend shift
- Salary: £34,000–£37,000 (depending on experience), plus benefits:
- Enhanced holiday
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Celebratory gifts for new parents and weddings
- Birthday recognition
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Referral Scheme
- Corporate gym discount
Employee Commitments
Inclusion
OVG is for everyone — diversity fuels innovation, fortifies our team, and elevates our service.
Whatever your background or journey, we want to hear from you.
If you require additional support or application adjustments, let us know; we’re committed to inclusivity.
Screening & Eligibility
As part of the recruitment process, aligned with the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must:
- Be eligible to live and work in the UK
- Provide documented evidence of eligibility if shortlisted
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