A role in catering operations is quite varied, but mainly covers the running and development of a catering business or service.
Who can I work for?
You can work for a business that specialises in catering for events, schools, hotels and councils.
Where and when can I work?
Opportunities in this area span across the UK with working hours normally including weekends, late nights and evening work.
What can I earn?
Earnings are based on experience but a catering operations manager can earn anything up to £40,000.
What are the benefits?
The benefits include working in a close-knit team, seeing your team grow and perhaps some discounts on using your business services.
Are there chances of promotion?
If you start as a catering operations assistant there is room to progress up the ranks to a managerial position. If you start as a manager, there is always a chance to move between catering businesses to gain knowledge and experience in different areas.
What will I be responsible for?
As a catering operations assistant, you will work alongside the catering manager, helping with their daily tasks. As a catering manager you will be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day activities in the business, including working to a budget, promoting health and safety standards to your team and maintaining stock control. This role can also see you manage staff across a large area at the same time as developing them to create a highly motivated and customer-focused team.
Do I need any experience?
Customer service experience and IT skills are a must for this type of role. If you wish to become a catering operations manager, previous management experience within the catering industry helps.
What attributes are needed?
A good communicator and motivator would be well suited to this role. Having the ability to multi-task and keeping a level head under pressure are also a must.