14forty
Catering Manager - Leicester
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Catering Manager
Location: Leicester
Salary: Up to £36,700 per annum, depending on experience
Working Pattern: This role is predominantly Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm. However, as the site operates seven days a week, flexibility is required, and you will be expected to work across all seven days in line with business needs.
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Catering Manager to join 14forty team. As a Catering Manager, you'll be responsible for leading the successful delivery of our catering operation, ensuring exceptional food quality, outstanding customer service, and strong financial performance. You'll inspire and develop your team, build positive client relationships, and create an outstanding dining experience for every customer.
Services
- Breakfast and lunch service 7am to 3pm
- Vending and Retail Market Place
- Hospitality and Coffee Shop
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- Leading and developing a catering team to deliver exceptional customer service
- Managing the day-to-day catering operation, ensuring smooth and efficient service
- Driving food quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction
- Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers when required
- Building strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Managing labour, food costs, and budgets to achieve financial targets
- Ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company procedures
- Monitoring performance and identifying opportunities to improve sales and service
- Supporting recruitment, training, and development of team members
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and operational excellence
What We’re Looking For
- Previous Catering management experience in a similar role including client management
- Previous chef experience essential
- Strong people management and team development skills
- Excellent client and customer relationship management abilities
- Good commercial awareness and financial understanding
- Experience managing budgets, food costs, and labour spend
- Knowledge of food safety and health & safety legislation
- A proactive, flexible, and hands-on approach
- Passionate about working in a food service environment
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Job Reference: com/1709/99608001/52613665/SU #14Forty
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