Assistant Catering Manager

Full-time, 35 hours per week (5 days over 7)

3 months temp role, possibility to be extended

We're recruiting a hands-on Assistant Catering Manager to support the delivery of high-quality hospitality and event services. You'll lead and motivate a front-of-house team, oversee function delivery, and act as the main point of contact for clients during events, ensuring excellent service standards at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support the Function Floor team during events
• Act as client contact during functions and respond to service requests
• Ensure events are set up, staffed and delivered to agreed standards
• Assist with rotas, staffing levels and forward planning
• Support financial controls, stock management and KPIs
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and Health & Safety compliance
• Train, develop and supervise staff
• Work flexibly including evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Essential Experience:

• Supervisory or management experience in hospitality
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment
• Good organisation, attention to detail and stock awareness

Desirable:

• Level 3 Food Hygiene
• Catering/Hospitality qualifications
• Events or conferencing experience
• Personal Licence