Food 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 Events Operations Manager to join the team on a fixed-term contract to oversee the operations of the Christmas Market stalls.

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
- Submit daily financial reports
- Monitor sales vs forecast; adjust operations as needed
- Approve rotas and process payroll
- 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 Events 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

 To apply, please contact Shannon on 07441919648 or email shannon@holtrecruitmentgroup.com