Catering Manager

Company Description

At Aramark we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a passion for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing, a role at Aramark will help you reach your full potential.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Catering Manager to join our team at Baker Barracks, Thorney Island, Emsworth, West Sussex, PO10 8DN. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional to lead a busy catering operation, ensuring exceptional food quality, customer service, and operational standards within a military environment.

What's in it for you?

• £32,767.78 per annum
• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Working hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted meals whilst on duty
• Catering facilities available on site
• Access to our Employee Benefits app, including online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, discounts, supermarket savings and more
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension contributions
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy additional leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship schemes available
• Excellent career progression opportunities within Aramark

What you'll be doing

• Managing the day-to-day catering operation across the site
• Leading, motivating, and developing the catering team
• Ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and customer service
• Managing staffing levels, rotas, training, and team performance
• Overseeing stock control, ordering, budgets, and waste management
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety, allergen, health & safety, and company procedures
• Building positive relationships with customers and stakeholders
• Supporting hospitality and special event catering when required
• Completing operational reporting, audits, and administrative duties
• Driving continuous improvement and maintaining excellent service standards

Qualifications

About you

• Previous experience in a Catering Manager, Hospitality Manager, or similar leadership role
• Strong people management and team leadership skills
• Experience managing catering budgets and stock control
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Good organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Sound knowledge of food safety and health & safety legislation
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, proactive, and professional approach to work

Additional Information

Important Requirements

• Successful candidates will be required to complete a DBS check.
• Enhanced Baseline Security Checks are required prior to commencing employment.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be able to satisfy all site access requirements.

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.  

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey. 

We are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.  

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [email protected] 

Any offer of employment for this role will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to the clearance level associated with the role.  

 Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential. 

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.