Catering Manager

Corporate Catering Manager

Altrincham

£36,000 and £40,000

We are hiring an experienced Corporate Catering Manager to lead high-volume catering operations within a contracted hotel setting in Altrincham. If you're a hands-on leader with a passion for food and a sharp eye for budgets, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role
You’ll oversee the full catering function, from managing kitchen operations and leading a dynamic team, to maintaining food safety standards and ensuring top-tier service delivery. This is a key position working closely with hotel clients and internal teams to deliver exceptional results.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading, inspiring and managing a catering team including chefs and logistics personnel

Being hands-on with food preparation and service during peak times

Managing budgets, food cost of sales, payroll and inventory

Ensuring compliance with HACCP and all food hygiene and health & safety standards

Collaborating on menu planning and maintaining service excellence

Monitoring supplier performance and managing procurement efficiently

Overseeing staff training, development, and performance reviews

Building strong client relationships within the hotel environment

You’ll Need

Proven experience in managing large-scale or hotel catering operations

Strong leadership and team management skills

Excellent understanding of food hygiene, health & safety regulations (HACCP, COSHH, etc.)

Budget and cost-control expertise

A hands-on approach and commitment to delivering quality