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 hospital...