Catering Manager – Lead Food Service & Team Excellence

Thomas Franks Ltd.; Banbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Banbury is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to oversee dining facilities and hospitality services. You will be responsible for managing the catering team, ensuring exceptional food quality, and meeting financial objectives. The ideal candidate will have a recognized cooking qualification and a proven track record in food service management. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on team collaboration and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Wider wallet scheme (discounts at retailers, restaurants, etc.)

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

Individual training and development

Well established apprenticeship programme

Team & company social events

Employee assistance programme

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience of delivering excellent food standards.
• Ability to manage a team and achieve high performance through motivation.
• Experience in customer and food preparation environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the catering team in food production and service.
• Manage the financial budget for the location.
• Ensure compliance with all food and beverage policies and standards.

Skills

Food production and service

Customer service skills

Team management

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written English

Education

Recognised cooking qualification (City & Guild 706/1 & 2 or equivalent)

Job description

A leading catering company in Banbury is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to oversee dining facilities and hospitality services. You will be responsible for managing the catering team, ensuring exceptional food quality, and meeting financial objectives. The ideal candidate will have a recognized cooking qualification and a proven track record in food service management. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on team collaboration and customer satisfaction.