Catering Manager (evenings free) - Penicuik
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.
Reach the Remarkable
Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Catering Manager to join our team at Glencorse Army Barracks, Milton Bridge, Penicuik, EH26 0NP.The Catering Manager will oversee all aspects of catering operations, within the Officers, Sergeant and ASLS Buildings specifically supporting corporate meetings and private functions. This role involves managing a team of nine staff, ensuring events meet profitability goals, adhere to food safety regulations, and maintain high-quality standards.
You will be responsible for daily operational oversight, staff management, budgeting, and delivering an outstanding client experience.
Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education.We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.
To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements: you must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
What do we offer:
- This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, (shift pattern, primarily Mon
- Fri). Shifts range between 08:30 and 17:00, leaving your evenings free
- a rarity when you work within hospitality.
- We are offering a salary of £28,906.61.
- Discounted meals on shift, and free on-site parking.
- You will have access to MyStaffShop
- which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
- We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
- You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
- As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.
A day in the life of a Catering Manager:
- Leading and managing a team of catering staff, providing direction and support to meet Aramark’s high standards. Identifying staff training needs, implementing appropriate training and maintaining all staff records.
- Planning, organising, and executing catering services for corporate meetings and private functions.
- Ensuring all events are on-budget and profitable, monitoring cost controls and maintaining profit margins.
- Overseeing compliance with food safety regulations, ensure recipe cards are strictly followed, and enforce quality standards.
- Building and maintaining client relationships, ensuring their catering needs are met with high satisfaction.
- Coordinating logistics, including event setup, transportation, inventory management, and scheduling.
You will be set up for success if you have:
⦁ Ideally previous experience and knowledge of food production within defence/contract catering sector.⦁ Proven track record in catering production control and associated tasks.⦁ Leadership and delegation skills.⦁ Ability to communicate at all levels, verbal and written.⦁ Knowledge of integrated food safety management system.⦁ Knowledge of stock management and GP Margin achievement.⦁ Coaching and development skills.⦁ Flexible approach.⦁ BPSS and disclosure Scotland required.
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.Job Reference 562041.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.
About Aramark UK
At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.
We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk.
Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.
A day in the life of a Catering Manager:
- Leading and managing a team of catering staff, providing direction and support to meet Aramark’s high standards. Identifying staff training needs, implementing appropriate training and maintaining all staff records.
- Planning, organising, and executing catering services for corporate meetings and private functions.
- Ensuring all events are on-budget and profitable, monitoring cost controls and maintaining profit margins.
- Overseeing compliance with food safety regulations, ensure recipe cards are strictly followed, and enforce quality standards.
- Building and maintaining client relationships, ensuring their catering needs are met with high satisfaction.
- Coordinating logistics, including event setup, transportation, inventory management, and scheduling.
You will be set up for success if you have:
⦁ Ideally previous experience and knowledge of food production within defence/contract catering sector.⦁ Proven track record in catering production control and associated tasks.⦁ Leadership and delegation skills.⦁ Ability to communicate at all levels, verbal and written.⦁ Knowledge of integrated food safety management system.⦁ Knowledge of stock management and GP Margin achievement.⦁ Coaching and development skills.⦁ Flexible approach.⦁ BPSS and disclosure Scotland required.
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.Job Reference 562041.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.
- This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, (shift pattern, primarily Mon
- Fri). Shifts range between 08:30 and 17:00, leaving your evenings free
- a rarity when you work within hospitality.
- We are offering a salary of £28,906.61.
- Discounted meals on shift, and free on-site parking.
- You will have access to MyStaffShop
- which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
- We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
- You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
- As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.