Deputy Catering Manager

About the Company

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) is Europe’s leading race circuit operator, owning and operating some of the UK’s most iconic venues, including Brands Hatch, one of the world’s most celebrated motorsport circuits, which hosts major national and international events throughout the year.

The Role

We are seeking a confident and committed Deputy Catering Manager to support the effective day-to-day running of the catering operation at Brands Hatch. Working closely with the Catering Manager, you’ll play a key role in operational delivery, team leadership, cost control, operational analysis and ensuring exceptional standards in food, beverage, and hospitality experiences across this world-class venue. This is a hands-on, customer focused position ideal for someone passionate about food, hospitality and team development.

The Catering team at Brands Hatch delivers a high-volume, commercially driven food and front-of-house operation across a diverse and vibrant venue. This includes two restaurants, one pit-lane Café, over 40 hospitality suites, and dedicated corporate hospitality floors, servicing a calendar of promoted large-scale race events, track hire, and private event activity. Success relies on strong planning, agility, and a sharp focus on operational and financial performance.

As Deputy Catering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the smooth day-to-day running and profitable delivery of catering services. With primary responsibility for front-of-house standards, you will lead the customer journey, ensuring consistently high levels of service, presentation, and brand experience across all outlets.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage staffing levels across all catering and hospitality outlets using RotaCloud ensuring optimal deployment aligned to forecast demand, operational complexity and labour budgets.
• Ensure all front-of-house staff are fully trained, compliant and confident.
• Support the production and presentation of labour reports, margin analysis and performance recommendations.
• Lead food and beverage product reviews, analysing gross profit margins and sales performance.
• Oversee stock management, controlling ordering and minimising wastage.
• Assist the Catering Manager and Head Chef in monitoring food quality and service standards.
• Manage operational flow of events, overseeing food service and beverage distribution.
• Maintain compliance and safety documentation.
• Contribute to weekly catering meetings and develop business cases for innovation.
• Deputise for the Catering Manager as required.

We are looking for somebody with:

• An experienced catering or hospitality Deputy Manager, ideally within catering or premium hospitality with a strong background in catering retail operations.
• Experience within large-scale, high-volume venues.
• Advanced Microsoft Office ability, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using a digital rota system (e.g. RotaCloud).
• A strong track record of driving growth and performance in catering.
• Confident with ownership of food and beverage financial outcomes.
• Communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational and planning ability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Relevant Food Safety & Hygiene qualification.
• Personal Licence / WSET qualification would be desirable.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Team-focused with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Flexible and willing to work evenings and weekends.

How to Apply

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