Job Title: Events and Catering Manager
Location: North Leeds
Reports to: Deputy CEO
Salary: £32,000 more for an exceptional candidate (more for exceptional candidate)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week during office hours – this may including some evening & weekend work
Contract Type: Permanent

About Us:

Leeds Kosher Kitchen is committed to creating positive social change through our catering services.

We specialise in providing high-quality, kosher food to support the local Jewish community, promoting social inclusion, and providing meaningful employment opportunities.

Role Overview:

Are you a dynamic, detail-driven leader with a passion for fantastic customer service?

Do you thrive on delivering exceptional experiences and creating meaningful impact through your work?

Fed up of working every weekend in hospitality then look no further.

Enjoy the perfect mix of career growth and work-life balance—with sociable hours (early finish at 2pm on Friday, no Saturday working and alternate Sundays (if required).

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re seeking an experienced Events and Catering Manager to take the reins at our vibrant community interest catering company.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver a wide range of services and events that don’t just delight customers – they change lives!

In this exciting and varied role, you’ll be at the heart of everything we do – leading on planning, administration coordination, and delivery of both internal and external events and daily sales in our café and restaurant.

You’ll be responsible for:
• Overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring exceptional customer service.

• Managing customer orders, administration, and driving service innovation.

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with customers and suppliers.

• Ensuring every customer interaction reflects our commitment to quality, professionalism, and positive social impact.

What We’re Looking For
You’ll bring a proven track record in events, administration or catering management, along with the drive and creativity to take our service to the next level.

You’ll be an exceptional communicator, highly organised, and genuinely motivated by people – both those you work with and those you serve.

Ready to join us?
If you’re looking for a role where you can combine your hospitality expertise with purpose and leadership, apply now and help us grow something truly special.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re excited about the opportunity to join our team to [email protected]

For an informal and confidential chat about the role please email [email protected] to arrange a suitable time.

Leeds Kosher Kitchen is an equal-opportunity employer.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities.

The role requires a standard DBS check as part of the recruitment process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £32,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• Company events.

• Company pension.

• Employee discount.

• Free parking.

• Health & wellbeing programme.

• On-site parking.

• Referral programme.

• Sick pay.

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday.

• Weekend availability.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/04/2025