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Food Services Manager

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  • Location: Cambridge
  • Salary: £33700 per annum
  • Job Type:Permanent
  • Sector: Hospitality
  • Contact: Candela Barranco
  • Contact Email: c.barranco@select.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 03333 076000
  • Job Ref: SF64433
Food Services Manager Salary: £33,700 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (75 hours over two weeks)
Working Pattern: Alternate weekends off (flexibility required)

We are recruiting an experienced Food Services Manager to support the delivery of high-quality food and beverage services within a busy hospitality and events environment.

Reporting to the Head of Front of House, you will assist in managing daily operations across student dining and a wide range of events, including conferences, formal dinners, private functions and weddings. You will play a key role in leading and motivating a team of supervisors, food and beverage assistants and casual staff, ensuring excellent service standards and customer satisfaction at all times.

This is a hands-on management role, requiring a strong presence during service, effective staff planning and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support senior management and deputise when required
  • Assist with the management, training and development of food and beverage teams
  • Support recruitment, performance management and staff scheduling
  • Ensure smooth, efficient and cost-effective service delivery
  • Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and health & safety compliance
  • Oversee preparation and clearing of rooms for meetings and events
  • Resolve customer queries and complaints professionally
  • Maintain accurate operational and compliance documentation (HACCP, risk assessments, training records, COSHH)
  • Support administrative and financial processes including timesheets and till cover
About You
  • Proven management experience in a busy hospitality, restaurant or banqueting environment
  • Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
  • A flexible and hands-on approach to work
  • A commitment to delivering excellent customer service and high operational standards
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional looking to progress within a varied and fast-paced environment.

Contact us:
To apply or for more information, please contact Candela at Select Recruitment today.