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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional to lead a busy catering operation, ensuring exceptional food quality, customer service, and operational standards within a military environment.\nWhat's in it for you?\n£32,767.78 per annum\n40 hours per week\nMonday to Friday working pattern\nWorking hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm\nFree on-site parking\nDiscounted meals whilst on duty\nCatering facilities available on site\nAccess to our Employee Benefits app, including online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, discounts, supermarket savings and more\nLife assurance scheme\nPension contributions\nGenerous holiday entitlement with the option to buy additional leave\nTraining and development opportunities\nApprenticeship schemes available\nExcellent career progression opportunities within Aramark\nWhat you'll be doing\nManaging the day-to-day catering operation across the site\nLeading, motivating, and developing the catering team\nEnsuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and customer service\nManaging staffing levels, rotas, training, and team performance\nOverseeing stock control, ordering, budgets, and waste management\nEnsuring full compliance with food safety, allergen, health & safety, and company procedures\nBuilding positive relationships with customers and stakeholders\nSupporting hospitality and special event catering when required\nCompleting operational reporting, audits, and administrative duties\nDriving continuous improvement and maintaining excellent service standards\n About you\nPrevious experience in a Catering Manager, Hospitality Manager, or similar leadership role\nStrong people management and team leadership skills\nExperience managing catering budgets and stock control\nExcellent communication and customer service skills\nGood organisational and problem-solving abilities\nSound knowledge of food safety and health & safety legislation\nAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment\nPositive, proactive, and professional approach to work\n Important Requirements\nSuccessful candidates will be required to complete a DBS check.\n Enhanced Baseline Security Checks are required prior to commencing employment.\nApplicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be able to satisfy all site access requirements.\nAt Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.\nAs a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.\nWe are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. 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