Catering Manager – Lead Food Service & Team Excellence

Peoplebank; Banbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering firm in Banbury seeks an experienced Chef Manager to oversee the catering operations at a prestigious site. This full-time, permanent role entails leading a team, ensuring quality food service, and managing the financial budget. The ideal candidate will have prior management experience in catering, strong leadership skills, and a recognized cooking qualification. The offer includes a competitive salary and various perks to support staff well-being and development.

Benefits

Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers)

Free meals on duty

Volunteers leave - up to one day per year

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Unrivalled individual training and development

Established apprenticeship programme

Team & company social events

Employee assistance programme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar catering management role.
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team effectively.
• High level of communication skills in both written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the catering team in food production and service.
• Manage the financial budget for the location.
• Ensure excellent food and customer service delivery.

Skills

Customer service skills

Team leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Flexibility

Education

Recognised cooking qualification (e.g., City & Guilds 706/1 & 2)

Job description

A leading catering firm in Banbury seeks an experienced Chef Manager to oversee the catering operations at a prestigious site. This full-time, permanent role entails leading a team, ensuring quality food service, and managing the financial budget. The ideal candidate will have prior management experience in catering, strong leadership skills, and a recognized cooking qualification. The offer includes a competitive salary and various perks to support staff well-being and development.