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Relief Catering Managers WantedEnvironment: Events & FunctionsContract Type: Temporary ongoing environmentsLocation: Buxton & across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and StaffordshirePay Rate: from £19-£20 per hour Shifts working 5 days out of 7 all day shifts from 9am till 5pmAbout the RoleBlue Arrow are seeking experienced and flexible Relief Catering Managers to join our growing pool of hospitality professionals. Working on a relief basis, you will provide management cover for a range of catering operations within Derbyshire, Nottingham & Staffordshire. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in new environments, and can quickly adapt to different teams, client expectations, and service styles.As a Catering Manager, you will be deployed to sites requiring short-term or medium-term management support due to sickness, annual leave, vacancies, or increased demand.Working Hours: The working hours will vary from site to site and may result in more/less work depending on your flexibility. Shifts will include 5 days out of 7 which will include weekends, however majority are day shifts working anything from 7/9am till 4/5pmKey ResponsibilitiesLead and support catering teams in a variety of client settingsEnsure smooth day-to-day operation of kitchen and front-of-house servicesOversee food quality, presentation, and service standardsMaintain strict compliance with food hygiene, allergen, and health 'safety regulationsManage stock levels, ordering, and supplier communicationsHandle rota planning, staffing issues, and team coordinationBuild strong working relationships with clients and represent the agency professionallyQuickly familiarise yourself with site procedures and operational requirementsProvide reliable, flexible cover at short notice when neededThe working environment: Due to the various types of sites we cover your working environment will change from site to site. We will look to place you in the most comfortable environments for you. A lot of our events businesses will have several hospitality environments on site, from coffee shops to restaurants and kitchens, to pizza vans and ice cream parlours. You maybe required to over see all operations alongside the general manager and head chef.Front and back of house responsibilities which will include coffee making, till work, some basic food prep and customer liaising.About YouPrevious experience in catering management or senior supervisory rolesAble to work confidently across different sites and styles (education, care, B&I, leisure, etc.)Strong leadership and people-management skillsReliable, adaptable, and comfortable working independentlyExcellent communication and problem-solving abilitiesFood Hygiene Level 2 or 3 (or willingness to refresh)Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel (desirable)What We OfferFlexible assignments that fit around your availabilityOpportunities to work across a variety of sectors and environments and a range of mixture of shifts so every day can be differentOngoing support from our agency management team & dedicated consultantsPotential for longer-term placements if preferredGreat pay ratesWeekly payYour very own app and portal to accept work on the goNo paper timesheet all hours confirmed via the app.PAID FOR EVERY HOUR WORKEDHow to ApplySo if you think this is just what you're looking for then CLICK APPLY TODAY our online registration process takes less than 10 minutes to complete, perfect for those chefs who have multiple tasks to juggle!Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.JBRP1_UKTJ