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 setupDuring 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 queriesPost-Trading (Jan):

Manage breakdown and equipment returns

Finalise invoices, stock reconciliation, and reportingWhat 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 (phone number removed) or email (url removed)