Why the Catering & Foodservice sector?

In the vibrant and fast-paced world of catering & foodservice, there's much more than meets the eye. This sector is all about providing tailored food services to various businesses and events, making sure that every meal is not just a dish, but an experience. It’s where culinary expertise meets customer service, creating a symphony of flavours and hospitality.

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Many might think of catering & foodservice as simply preparing large quantities of food, but it’s really an art of understanding client needs, building strong relationships, and ensuring consistency in quality. It’s a sector filled with opportunities for those who are passionate about food and love the challenge of catering to diverse tastes and occasions.

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From the energetic chefs crafting mouth-watering menus, the meticulous planners coordinating every detail, to the cheerful serving staff bringing the feast to life – every role is crucial. If you have a love for food and a drive to deliver top-notch service, contract catering offers a bustling and rewarding environment to build your career and thrive.
 

In hospitality, career opportunities range from entry-level positions to Head of, Director or C-suite roles like CEO and COO. 

You can start by working behind a bar or serving food and progress to owning your own business, working in a head office, or even becoming the CEO or Director of a catering business.

Job opportunities in Catering & Foodservice include:

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• Catering Manager: The catering manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the catering operation, including menu planning, staff management, and client relations. They may also be responsible for marketing and sales.

• Event Manager: Event managers are responsible for planning and coordinating catering events. They may also be responsible for marketing and sales.

• Sales Manager:
  Sales managers are responsible for generating leads and closing sales for catering contracts.

• Account Manager: Account managers are responsible for managing relationships with clients. They may also be responsible for marketing and sales.

• Marketing Manager: Marketing managers are responsible for developing and implementing marketing campaigns for the catering company.​

• Human Resources Manager: Human resources managers are responsible for recruiting, hiring, and training employees. They may also be responsible for payroll and benefits.

• Financial Controller: Financial controllers are responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the catering company. They may also be responsible for budgeting and forecasting.

• Catering Assistant: Catering assistants help with a variety of tasks, such as setting up and breaking down tables, serving food and drinks, and cleaning up after events.

• Chefs: There are amazing chef opportunities that are available within Foodservice. These are often in unique high-profile locations that offer everything from the most on trend street food to the highest level of fine dining that could rival some of the best restaurants in the UK!! These positions are usually Monday to Friday daytime only so offer a fantastic work life balance.

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Head Office Roles:

• Operations: Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Operations Director

• HR & People: HR Business Partner, Head of People, Head of Talent, Recruitment Manager, HR Director, Talent Director

• Marketing & Communications: Marketing Manager, Social Media & Content Manager, Head of Marketing, Marketing Director

• Finance & Procurement: Finance Manager, Procurement Manager, Head of Procurement, Finance Director, Procurement Director

• Learning & Development: Training Manager, L&D Manager, Head of Learning & Development