Catering Manager

Posted On 22/05/2026

Job Information

32000

Restaurant/Food Services

City Blackpool

Province United Kingdom

Postal Code FY1 5DW

Job Description

We are hiring for one of Blackpool's premier food and beverage destinations.

Their catering operation includes a 300-seater family bar and restaurant, a vibrant and trendy new food hall, and four award-winning fish and chip shops!

They are seeking a Catering Operations Manager to join their team and oversee the day-to-day operations of their award-winning, NFFF-accredited fish and chip shops, ensuring a smooth running of the business, maintaining high standards, and always providing exceptional customer experiences.

This is a hands on, people focused role for someone confident in managing a large operation, supporting a team of 20-30, and maintaining excellence across service, food quality, and customer experience.

• Lead and develop a team.
  
• Inspire high performance and professionalism.
  
• Ensure all staff complete tasks efficiently.
  
• Ensure product quality using only fresh, high quality ingredients.
  
• Take a proactive and hands on approach to all aspects of the business/operation.
  
• Report directly to the Senior Operations Manager.
  
• Uphold the core objectives of the business.
  
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and in a fast paced environment.
  
• Provide training to all team members.
  

Requirements

• Proven experience in a management role or leading a large team.
  
• Experience in fish and chip shop operations is highly advantageous.
  
• Strong background in catering, food or hospitality business/operations.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Confident when interacting with team members at all levels and also with suppliers.
  
• Committed to delivering outstanding customer service always.
  
• A positive, enthusiastic and hardworking person with a strong work ethic.
  
• Starting salary of £32,000 plus bonus.
  
• Excellent working conditions.
  
• A supportive team environment.
  
• Full induction and on going training.
  
• Uniform is provided.
  
• Free meals on shift.
  
• Free minibus service in peak season on a Friday, Saturday, and Sundays.