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Catering Manager

Gates Garden Centre

Catering Manager

Salary Not Specified

Gates Garden Centre, Oakham, Rutland

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 28 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: eca1ddcfe64045d795fcc6739e126085

Full Job Description

  • Responsibility for the efficient management of both restaurants, including kitchen and front of house teams.

  • Work closely with the Kitchen Manager and the Senior Management Team.

  • Manage, motivate and develop a team of over 50 staff to deliver a high standard of food service and customer care.

  • Plan and review menus quarterly, in consultation with the Kitchen Manager and in line with seasonal ingredients.

  • Deliver an outstanding service to customers at all times.

  • Control and monitor the financial performance of the restaurant to pre-budgeted targets.

  • Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organised kitchen

  • Order supplies, control wastage and manage stock rotation.

  • Manage staffing including rotas, holidays and absences, ensuring adequate cover at all times.

  • Hire and train new staff.

    Extensive hands-on front and back of house experience in a high volume busy restaurant/catering environment.

  • A hands-on manager, with exceptionally high standards of service and food presentation, who is willing to operate at the forefront of service.

  • Creative flair and up-to-date industry knowledge for producing and pricing menus.

  • Staff management, recruitment and training experience.

  • Excellent interpersonal and management skills to co-ordinate the kitchen and front of house teams.

  • Fully conversant with food hygiene regulations, relevant Health and Safety legislation and have appropriate qualifications.

  • A keen eye for cost-control, budgeting, profitability and efficiency.

  • Experience of purchasing and stock control.

  • Strong organisational and time management skills.

  • Good computer skills including Word, Excel and Outlook.

  • Previous experience as a chef is not necessary, but you must have a passion for food.

    About the Business:

  • One of the largest independent destination garden centres in the UK - established for 70 years.

  • A busy and successful 360-cover restaurant with separate 70-cover veranda and 110-cover coffee shop.

  • Additional seasonal on-site pop-up facilities.

  • 50+ restaurant/kitchen staff.

  • Excellent reputation for quality and exceptional service.

  • Beautiful rural setting just 6 miles from the popular tourist destination Rutland Water; 4 miles from Oakham and 8 miles from Melton Mowbray.

  • An independent, family run business, where you can make a real difference.


    • Hours:
  • Full Time, 45 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, no split shifts.

  • As the restaurant is open only during Garden Centre hours, there is no requirement to work evenings or split shifts.

  • Due to the nature of the business, the successful candidate will need to have a flexible approach to working hours, especially weekends and Bank Holidays, as these are our busiest times.


    • Salary: A rewarding salary package commensurate with experience.

    Benefits: Pension, staff discount, subsidised meals, free parking.,
  • Company pension

  • Discounted or free food

  • Employee discount

  • Free parking

  • On-site parking

  • Store discount


    • Schedule:
  • Day shift

  • Monday to Friday

  • Weekend availability