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How many Catering Operations Manager jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 42 Catering Operations Manager jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Catering Operations Manager do?

Catering managers plan, organise and develop the food and beverage services of organisations and businesses. They recruit and manage staff, plan menus and work to budgets and financial targets.

Tasks required include:

• Plans catering services and directs staff.
• Decides on range and quality of meals and beverages to be provided.
• Discusses customer’s requirements for special occasions.
• Purchases or directs the purchasing of supplies and arranges for preparation of accounts.
• Verifies that quality of food, beverages and waiting service is as required, that kitchen and dining areas are kept clean and appropriate hygiene standards are maintained in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Plans and arranges food preparation in collaboration with other staff and organises the provision of waiting or counter staff.
• Checks that supplies are properly used and accounted for to prevent wastage and loss and to keep within budget limit.
• Determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term requirements.

What are the entry requirements for a Catering Operations Manager?

There are no set entry routes. Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications and/or relevant experience. Larger restaurants and catering chains offer managerial trainee schemes, entry to which may be based on a variety of qualifications and/or relevant experience. Off and on-the-job training is provided. Various vocational qualifications are available at Levels 2 to 4.

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