Catering Manager

2 months ago


Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Colchester City Council Full time

Working hours: 37 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional catering services and leading a dynamic team? We're seeking a Catering Manager to oversee our catering operations across multiple leisure sites. Your role will involve managing the coffee shops at Leisure World, Sports Park, and Aqua Springs, ensuring high standards of customer service, and efficient operations.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience managing catering services in a public-facing role. You will be responsible for budget management, developing initiatives to improve services, and managing front-line staff.

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Manage day-to-day operations of coffee shops and catering services
  • Develop and implement procedures to enhance service quality
  • Ensure adequate staffing levels and manage staff performance
  • Handle stock management, ordering, and invoice processing
  • Deliver friendly, professional, and efficient customer service
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Early morning, evening and weekend working will be required.

In this multi-skilled, multi-site role, there will every opportunity for training, growth, development, and promotion.

If you're enthusiastic about providing excellent customer service and have a commitment to maintaining high standards, we want to hear from you. Join us in delivering exceptional experiences to our community.

Early applications are encouraged as interviews are immediately available. The vacancy may close if suitable and preferred candidates are identified.

Working for Sport & Leisure at Colchester City Council benefits include:

  • Target commission (bonus) scheme
  • Free Gym membership
  • Various Staff discounts at Leisure World
  • Pension with immediate life cover
  • Generous Annual Leave
  • Travel Discounts
  • Online Discounts
  • Healthcare Discounts
  • Learning and development
  • Relocation scheme (subject to eligibility)


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