Catering Manager - Contract Catering

COREcruitment · Bristol, South West

Catering Manager - Contract Catering at COREcruitment, based in Bristol, South West. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Bristol, South West
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
21 Nov 2026
Sector
Hospitality & Catering

Reference vacancies/2512295290

About the role

Catering Manager - Contract Catering - Bristol - £30,000

Monday to Friday | Daytime Hours | Excellent Work-Life Balance

We're recruiting a Catering Manager to lead a well-established Business & Industry contract catering operation in Bristol, close to Temple Meads Station.

This is a fantastic opportunity to oversee a busy, professional daytime operation delivering fresh breakfast, lunch and hospitality within a corporate environment. You'll lead a small, experienced team, build strong client relationships and drive a high-quality food offer for up to 300 customers daily.

The Offer

  • £30,000 salary
  • Monday to Friday operation
  • 7:00am - 3:00pm shifts
  • 40 hours per week
  • Public holidays off
  • Excellent work-life balance
  • Company pension scheme
  • Free meals on duty
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Internal career progression opportunities
  • Employee benefits package
  • Stable, long-term contract

The Operation

  • Well-established Business & Industry contract.
  • Breakfast and lunch service for up to 300 covers daily.
  • Fresh food café with grab & go, deli and hot food offer.
  • Small but growing hospitality operation.
  • Professional corporate environment with consistent trade.
  • Friendly, close-knit team delivering high service standards.

The Food

  • Fresh food prepared on-site every day.
  • Modern breakfast and lunch menus.
  • Grab & go, deli and hot food options.
  • Barista coffee service.
  • Seasonal menus with daily specials.
  • High-quality presentation and excellent customer service.

The Role

  • Lead the entire catering operation on site.
  • Manage, motivate and develop a small catering team.
  • Oversee food preparation, service and presentation standards.
  • Build strong relationships with the client and site stakeholders.
  • Drive customer engagement, promotions and service improvements.
  • Manage ordering, stock control and supplier relationships.
  • Control budgets, food costs and GP performance.
  • Maintain exceptional food safety and health & safety standards.
  • Ensure a consistently high-quality customer experience.
  • Lead from the front and create a positive team culture.

About You

  • Experienced Catering Manager within contract catering or a similar environment.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.

If you're looking for a Monday to Friday Catering Manager role where you can lead your own operation, develop your team and deliver fresh food within a professional corporate environment, we'd love to hear from you.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com

Reference: vacancies/2512295290 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 21 Nov 2026 · Listed via COREcruitment

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