Catering Manager

Eurest; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Reading is seeking a Catering Manager to deliver innovative food experiences and exceptional service. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial insight, a passion for food, and excellent communication skills. This role involves collaborating with the Head Chef, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Join us in creating mindful, flavourful, and planet-positive catering experiences while managing operations effectively. Competitive salary of up to £38,000 per annum offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing catering operations and leading teams.
• Passion for food trends and customer service.
• Strong analytical skills for financial management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional food and service delivery.
• Innovate food offerings for different events.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Manage financial reporting and compliance.
• Motivate and support team performance.

Skills

Commercial insight

Hospitality knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable dining experiences? Do you thrive in fast-paced, food-forward environments where you can lead, innovate, and inspire? Then we want to hear from you!

We're looking for a Catering Manager in Reading who doesn’t just manage operations, they lead from the front, bringing flavour and finesse. If you're commercially savvy, customer-obsessed, and have a knack for making food service exceptional, this is your next big opportunity.

What You’ll Be Serving Up – Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside our Head Chef to deliver exceptional food and service that matches the tastes and expectations of our diverse clientele
• Continually improve and innovate our onsite food offerings – from the restaurant and coffee bar to event hospitality
• Build rock-solid relationships with clients, always going the extra mile to exceed expectations
• Own the numbers – from cost analysis and purchasing compliance to financial reporting and gross profit management
• Inspire and motivate your team daily, ensuring everyone is supported, trained, and performing at their best
• Champion safety and compliance – ensuring every meal is served to the highest food safety and Compass Group standards

The Perfect Recipe – Ideal Candidate Profile

• You treat the business like your own, with sharp commercial insight and a hunger to drive revenue
• You live and breathe hospitality – food trends excite you, and you're always looking for ways to innovate
• You’re a natural communicator – persuasive, personable, and great at building lasting relationships with clients and teams alike
• Highly organised and action-oriented – from creating team goals to following up on client feedback

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.