Catering Manager

Description:

CATERING MANAGER - NEAR FARNHAM - CIRCA £35,000 DOE + BENEFITS - 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK - DAY SHIFTS ONLY
Leisure Solutions are delighted to be supporting a well-established family leisure attraction in the search for a Catering Manager to oversee operations within a busy food & beverage and guest experience environment.
Following continued investment into the visitor experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing operation and lead one of the attraction’s most popular guest areas.
Reporting to the senior management team, you will be responsible for leading the daily operation across catering and guest service areas, ensuring high service standards, strong commercial performance, and an outstanding experience for visiting families.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the day-to-day operation across multiple food & beverage outlets and guest areas
* Inspire, train, and support a team including supervisors and guest service staff
* Drive commercial performance through effective stock control, labour management, and service delivery
* Ensure all food safety, health & safety, and compliance standards are maintained
* Coordinate busy trading periods, visitor flow, and party/event bookings
* Use guest feedback and operational data to continuously improve the customer experience
* Support seasonal activities and special events across the attraction
About You
As this is a family-focused environment, we are looking for someone with experience working within hospitality, leisure, visitor attractions, or similar guest-focused operations.
You will ideally have:
* Proven leadership experience within hospitality, catering, leisure, or visitor attractions
* Experience managing teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
* Food Safety Level 3 certification and ideally First Aid at Work (or willingness to obtain)
* Strong organisational and people management skills
* Excellent communication skills and a confident, guest-focused approach
* A calm, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset
* A genuine passion for delivering excellent customer experiences
* A positive, energetic, and professional attitude
* A current DBS certificate or willingness to undertake a DBS check
What’s on Offer
* Competitive starting salary
* Company benefits package
* 37.5-hour working week
* Every other weekend off
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected leisure business with a strong reputation for employee development and progression.
If this role is of interest, please submit a current CV for consideration