Catering Manager

Exciting opportunity alert! 🌟 Are you a Restaurant / Catering Manager in London looking to make a transition into the corporate world?

An Investment Management office in London is seeking a talented individual from a top London restaurant for a key role.

This is a full-time on-site role as a Catering Manager working directly for a London law firm. The role involves overseeing daily catering and hospitality operations, managing staff, ensuring quality service delivery, and on the financial budgets

The role requires upholding the values and maintaining service standards. The candidate will report directly to the Head Chef and will be responsible for managing all catering service personnel, including supervisors, waiters, and baristas.

There are daily breakfast and lunch services for ~300 colleagues across two restaurants, as well as coffee bar service throughout the day in both locations. There are also ad-hoc events such as private dinners, corporate events etc. which require staffing and management.

Your responsibilities

• Direct and maintain service standards across two sites, delegating tasks as necessary.
• Oversee service team performance and lead service staff.
• Conduct performance reviews, identifying areas of success and improvement.
• Manage financial budgets and monitor costs.
• Hire and train staff, including temporary and agency staff.
• Schedule staff rosters.
• Handle employee issues and conflicts.
• Ensure customer service satisfaction and build customer confidence.
• Manage inventory and order supplies.
• Maintain environmental, food safety, health and safety, and sanitation practices.
• Stay updated with current industry food and beverage trends.
• Foster creativity in food and service ideas.
• Coordinate for events, ensuring smooth execution and customer satisfaction.

Our requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to make prompt decisions.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills
• Experience gained from a London HQ managing their catering services
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proven experience in catering or hospitality management
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks efficiently