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Catering Manager

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Tandridge, Surrey

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Catering Manager - Restaurant & Café (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 café 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
Café: 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/café 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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