Deputy Catering Manager

Buzz Products Pty; City of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services provider in the UK is seeking a Deputy Catering Manager to oversee daily operations at a bustling NHS Hospital. The ideal candidate will manage a team of staff, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and uphold high service standards for patients and staff. Qualifications include City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent and Level 3 Food Safety. This full-time role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, organising, and controlling resources.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.
• Familiarity with food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing all hospital catering operations.
• Lead and manage a team of 10 staff including 3 chefs.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.
• Oversee retail catering outlets and contribute to trading accounts.

Skills

Working knowledge of a production kitchen

Understanding of HACCP principles

Strong financial awareness

Proven supervisory experience

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent

Level 3 Food Safety

Level 3 Management Qualification

Level 3 Allergen Training

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Deputy Catering Manager to join our catering team at a bustling NHS Hospital in the N18 area. This pivotal role involves supporting the Catering Services Manager in managing daily operations to ensure the delivery of high‑quality, safe, and efficient catering services to patients, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the effective management of all hospital catering operations.
• Lead and manage a team of 10 staff, including 3 chefs, on a daily basis.
• Ensure compliance with all food hygiene, safety, quality, and nutritional standards.
• Foster a strong health and safety culture through well‑established systems, policies, procedures, and regular risk assessments.
• Oversee retail catering outlets and contribute to monthly trading accounts.
• Drive continuous improvement and support initiatives to boost sales across retail outlets.
• Maintain high service standards for staff, patients, and visitors.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Essential: Working knowledge of a production kitchen, understanding of HACCP principles, and strong financial awareness.
• Desirable: Knowledge of trading sheets (profit & loss).

Experience

• Essential: Experience in planning, organising, and controlling resources and proven supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Essential: City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent/higher qualification, Level 3 Food Safety, Level 3 Management Qualification, Level 3 Allergen Training.

If you are passionate about delivering high‑quality catering services in a healthcare environment and possess the skills and experience we seek, we would love to hear from you!

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Design Services