Operations Catering Manager

Achieve Hospitality
Achieve Hospitality are delighted to be working with our amazing client in their search for a Operations Manager to lead their multi-site catering business.
Role: Catering Operations Manager
Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: up to £45,000
Overview and Opportunity
Join a dynamic, forward-thinking, and rapidly growing multi-site catering company with a passionate and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior manager with a background in multi-site catering or hospitality, who also brings event planning expertise and a hands-on, collaborative approach.
We’re looking for someone who is energetic, people-focused, and committed to delivering exceptional service and high standards.
Set in a stunning location, this role is perfect for a motivated, adaptable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You’ll enjoy the freedom to make decisions, solve problems, and manage your own time — all while contributing to an exciting and progressive workplace with real opportunities for growth.
Please note: access to your own transport is essential for this position.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead all on-site catering and event operations, including oversight of the management team
- Identify and implement new initiatives to drive sales and increase revenue
- Promote best practices and provide guidance to support the management team
- Manage labour, inventory, and all associated costs and budgets effectively
- Recruit, train, and develop team members to ensure high performance
- Uphold company standards, ensuring compliance with systems and procedures
- Collaborate closely with the kitchen team to ensure seamless operations
- Ensure exceptional customer service is consistently delivered
- Boost sales through strategic up-selling and outstanding service
Candidate Requirements
- Experience as a multi-site restaurant/catering/hospitality manager in high volume operations
- Strong financial & commercial acumen – P & L accountability
- Excellent people, communication, organisation and people management skills
- A hands-on lead from the front approach and a very keen eye for detail
- An intrinsic understanding of legislation & compliance
- The ability to motivate and enthuse people and teams to deliver results
- Strong leadership, coaching, performance management and people development skills
- A positive and outgoing personality and outlook
- IT literate – working with systems & process
Benefits
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please send your CV/resume to: matthew@achievehospitality.com