Catering Manager

Platinum Recruitment · Woodbridge, East of England

Catering Manager at Platinum Recruitment, based in Woodbridge, East of England. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Woodbridge, East of England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
25 Oct 2026
Sector
Hospitality & Catering

Reference https://platinum-hospitality.co.uk/job/catering-manager/

About the role

Catering Manager – Woodbridge | £39,323 per annum
Limited late nights, no Christmas working & a better work life balance!

Are you an experienced Catering Manager looking for a role where you can lead a team without sacrificing your evenings and family time? Based in Woodbridge, this is a fantastic opportunity to progress your catering career while enjoying sensible working hours.

Why apply / What’s in it for you?

You’ll enjoy:

  • £39,323.00
  • Average 42 hours per week over five days
  • No late nights, with finishes typically around 8pm
  • No working over Christmas
  • Birthday off
  • Paid Volunteering days
  • 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
  • Development training
  • A Friday or Saturday evening off most weeks
  • Discounts off retailers on for onsite breaks

Key Responsibilities

As Catering Manager, you’ll lead the kitchen team and will:

  • Head up a team of chefs, catering assistants and team leaders.
  • Deliver a friendly, welcoming experience to guests.
  • Ensuring the dining room is running correctly.
  • Working within a large scale dining environment.
  • You will be looking after all financial aspects of the catering operations, ensuring the function remains within budget and all other back office work.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be an experienced kitchen leader with:

  • Experience as a Catering Supervisor or Catering Manager in a mid-to-large scale dining environment
  • Experience with food mass production
  • Strong leadership, organisation and decision-making skills
  • Level 3+ Food Safety and Allergen Management qualifications

If you’re an experienced Exec Chef or Catering Manager looking for your next opportunity in Woodbridge, this could be the perfect role for you. Enjoy a rewarding catering career with more time for the things that matter. Apply now!

Job Number │ 49069/INDCATERERING
Location │ Woodbridge
Role │ Catering Manager

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Reference: https://platinum-hospitality.co.uk/job/catering-manager/ · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 25 Oct 2026 · Listed via Platinum Recruitment

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