Role: Catering Operations Manager
Location: Cambridge
Contract: Fixed-term contract, Early November to Mid-January
Salary:  £12,000 Fee
 
Holt Recruitment is working with a well-established events management company in Cambridge, who is looking for an experienced Catering Operations Manager to join the team on a fixed-term contract to oversee the operations of the Christmas Market stalls.


 
As the Catering Operations Manager, your responsibilities will include:
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
Pre-Opening:

- Recruit, train, and onboard stall staff.
- Manage rotas using ‘Deputy’, aligned with sales forecasts and budgets.
- Oversee install prep: stock takes, deliveries, and site setup. 

During Trading (Nov–Jan):

- Daily unit oversight: staffing, uniforms, morale, service quality, and compliance (EHO, SFBB, H&S).
- Coordinate stock orders and manage storage (3 x 20ft containers).
- Submit daily financial reports via WhatsApp.
- Monitor sales vs forecast; adjust operations as needed.
- Approve rotas and process payroll via ‘Deputy’/ ‘NOQ’.
- Resolve equipment issues and staff/payroll queries. 

Post-Trading (Jan):

- Manage breakdown and equipment returns.
- Finalise invoices, stock reconciliation, and reporting. 

What do you need as the Catering Operations Manager? 

- Proven multi-site operations management in street food, events, or hospitality.
- Strong leadership with a track record of motivating seasonal teams.
- Highly organised; skilled in inventory, compliance, and rota management.
- Hands-on and solutions-focused; thrives in fast-paced environments.
- Solid understanding of EHO, SFBB, and food safety regulations.

 
What is the next step?
If you believe this is the right role for you, click 'Apply' or call us, and one of our team members will be happy to discuss this Catering Operations Manager role in Cambridge.

 
 
Job ID Number: 87117
Division: Commercial Division
Job Role:  Catering Operations Manager 
Location: Cambridge