Catering Manager

Catering Manager – Restaurant & Caf (Garden Centre Site) Godstone, Surrey 35,000 DOE + benefits 8am-5:30pm | 1 weekday off + alternate weekends | No evenings

Looking for real ownership without late nights? This is a standout opportunity for an experienced Catering Manager to lead a high-volume, well-established restaurant and caf operation within a premium garden centre environment.

You’ll be stepping into a business with strong foundations – but plenty of scope to elevate standards, develop the team, and refine the overall offer.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Daytime hours only – no late finishes
• Full control of a ~200 cover operation
• Stable, community-driven environment
• Autonomy to develop team, service, and offer
• Long-term, values-led business

The Operation

• Restaurant: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, Sunday roasts
• Caf: light bites, pastries, barista coffee
• Established team + consistent customer base

The Opportunity

• Improve service standards and team performance
• Tighten cost control and margins
• Develop menu and overall offer
• Drive steady, sustainable growth

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage day-to-day FOH + kitchen operations
• Lead recruitment, training, and rotas
• Control stock, GP, and costs
• Maintain high Food Hygiene & H&S standards
• Deliver consistently strong customer service

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ Catering Management experience
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Background in fast-paced restaurant/caf environments
• Good knowledge of stock control, compliance, and EPOS
• Commercially aware, hands-on operator

Package

• 35,000 DOE
• Pension, staff discount, on-site parking

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