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Food Operations Manager
Location: Cambridge
Contract: Fixed-term contract, Early November to Mid-January
Salary: £12,000 Fee
Holt Recruitment is working with a well-established events management company in Cambridge, who is looking for an experienced Catering Events Operations Manager to join the team on a fixed-term contract to oversee the operations of the Christmas Market stalls.
Pre-Opening:
Recruit, train, and onboard stall staff
Manage rotas using ‘Deputy’, aligned with sales forecasts and budgets
Oversee install prep: stock takes, deliveries, and site setupDuring Trading (Nov–Jan):
Daily unit oversight: staffing, uniforms, morale, service quality, and compliance (EHO, SFBB, H&S)
Coordinate stock orders and manage storage
Submit daily financial reports
Monitor sales vs forecast; adjust operations as needed
Approve rotas and process payroll
Resolve equipment issues and staff/payroll queriesPost-Trading (Jan):
Manage breakdown and equipment returns
Finalise invoices, stock reconciliation, and reportingWhat do you need as the Catering Events Operations Manager?
Proven multi-site operations management in street food, events, or hospitality
Strong leadership with a track record of motivating seasonal teams
Highly organised; skilled in inventory, compliance, and rota management
Hands-on and solutions-focused; thrives in fast-paced environments
Solid understanding of EHO, SFBB, and food safety regulations To apply, please contact Shannon on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
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