Fancy working for Chester University?
Or are you currently delivering the role of a supervisor in catering but unrecognised?
This isn't your average Catering Manager role… not even close.
If you're done with the long, thankless hours… if you're someone who loves being in the heart of an operation, leading from the front, making things happen - but wants balance back… keep reading.
Because this one's a bit special.
We're working with one of the most exciting, diverse catering environments in Chester - based at the University - and it's anything but your standard contract catering setup.
Think vibrant, fast-moving, creative spaces.
Think street food concepts sitting alongside European-inspired counters.
Think fresh ideas, a bit of freedom to be innovative, and a team that actually lives and breathes great food.But that's just one side of it…
Behind the scenes, you'll also be part of delivering some of the most prestigious catering events in Chester & Cheshire - we're talking high-level afternoon teas for the High Sheriff, Town Hall conferences, formal banqueting, weddings, parties… the kind of events where detail matters and standards are everything.
No two weeks look the same here - and that's exactly the appeal.
What you'll be delivering?
You'll be right in the middle of it all.
Working alongside a large, established team of chefs, catering assistants, porters and baristas - all with their own personalities, experience, and stories - you'll be the one helping to bring it all together.
This isn't a stand-back-and-watch role.
This is hands-on leadership.
You'll jump in when needed, steady things when it gets busy, and keep standards exactly where they should be - high.
It's a team that's been around a long time. People stay. People care.
And they're ready to welcome someone new who brings energy, ideas and presence.
Is this you?
You're probably someone who:
Worked in a Pub, restaurant, busy fast food or a very demanding contract catering kitchen
Has done your time in hospitality - maybe front of house, maybe back of house… maybe both
Doesn't flap when things go sideways - you adapt, fix, move on
Notices everything… a queue building, a gap in the team, a service slipping - and just sorts it
Leads by doing, not just telling
Takes pride in standards - because it matters to youChef background? Even better - a lot of the current leaders started there.
The detail (because it matters)
Salary: £25,550 - £26,950
Hours: 36.5 per week
Shifts: 8am-4pm or 12pm-8pm
Weekends: Just 1 in 4
Contract: Temp to perm (try it, see it, feel it before committing)
A Day in your life will look like:
Leading a team (up to 9 at a time)
Managing rotas & holidays
Keeping food safety & allergens tight
Stock, ordering, keeping everything flowing
Supporting service - wherever needed
Making calls, solving problems, keeping standards high
Stepping up when senior managers aren't around
Why people stay here and why you would want to join the team
The General Catering Manager has been there 20+ years - that tells you everything you need to know.
This is a place where:
People support each other
Standards matter
Everyone plays a part
And no one is just a number
The extras
Strong holiday allowance
Pension
Wellbeing & development support
Staff perks & discounts
A genuinely inclusive, supportive environment
The chance to work across everything from street food to silver service
Bottom line?
This is one of those roles that doesn't come up often.
It's varied, fast-paced, and full of character - a proper mix of creativity, structure, and high-end delivery.
If you want a role where you're trusted, valued, and actually enjoy coming into work again…
This could be it.
If it's caught your eye, apply now or give Kamila a call on (phone number removed) for a chat.
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Salary description
£25550.00 - £26950.00 per year