Catering Manager, Cambridge

Catering Manager

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Catering Manager Cambridge College Salary: £40,000 £42,000 per annum Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week Are you an experienced hospitality leader with a passion for food, events, and people management? Our client, who is one of the colleges in Cambridge, is seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Catering Manager to lead and develop its catering, kitchen, and conference teams. This is a unique opportunity to join the senior leadership team of a prestigious institution and shape the future of its hospitality and events offering in a values-driven, collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead the day-to-day operations of the catering, kitchen, and conference & events departments. Develop and implement high-quality, profitable food and beverage offerings , working closely with the Head Chef and Sales & Marketing team. Ensure excellent client experiences for internal college events, external conferences, and high-profile functions . Oversee financial performance including budgeting, cost control, stock management, and profitability . Line manage, develop, and inspire a skilled team implementing training, conducting reviews, and fostering a positive workplace culture. Maintain high standards of health & safety, food hygiene , and operational compliance. Act as a strategic leader, contributing to the colleges business plan , representing the department at senior management meetings, and building long-term supplier relationships. Essential Experience & Skills: At least 3+ years managerial experience in a fast-paced catering, hospitality, or events environment. Proven success in financial and team management , with the ability to deliver quality while maintaining cost-efficiency. Strong understanding of food trends , service excellence, and guest experience. Confident in supervising teams , leading from the front, and handling operational challenges. Ability to work flexibly, including some evening and weekend commitments. A respectful and understanding approach to working within a faith-based educational environment . Preferred: A degree in Hospitality or Business Management . Experience in the tertiary education, charity, or conference sectors . Familiarity with booking systems (e.g. Kinetics ) and advanced Microsoft Office skills. Whats On Offer: £40,000 £42,000 per annum (based on experience) 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays Free lunch and parking on working days (subject to availability) Access to the Employee Assistance Programme & Life Insurance Excellent sick pay after probation A meaningful role in a close-knit, respectful, and historic college community Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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Location:: Cambridge
Job Type:: FullTime

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