A catering manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, schools, hospitals, or event venues. The role involves managing staff, planning menus, ensuring food safety and quality, controlling budgets, and liaising with clients to deliver excellent service. Catering managers need strong organisational and communication skills, and must be able to handle busy environments and tight deadlines. They often supervise teams of chefs, kitchen assistants, and servers, making sure that every event or daily service runs smoothly. This is a rewarding career for people who enjoy both food and leadership, and it offers opportunities for advancement within the hospitality industry.
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Royal Navy
( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 100 positions available )
Travelling around the world, your job will range from cooking for the ship's company on board warships or Royal Marines on land operations, to serving a fine dining experience to politically influential VIPs and Royalty. Responsibility for ordering, receiving, and accounting for provisions to sustain the menus you write ashore and at sea.
Closing date: in 3 months
Possible start date: 02 Jun 2026
Royal Navy
( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 100 positions available )
Not only will you become part of the Silent Service, the highly specialised team at the forefront of our nation’s defence, you’ll also embark on a catering career like no other, where you’ll cook for the boat’s crew as well as deliver high end front of house service to visiting VIPs and royalty when the submarine is in port.
Closing date: in 3 months
Possible start date: 02 Jun 2026
CREME DE LA CREME ATELIER
( Added 07 Jul 2025 - 4 positions available )
You will be working in a fresh bagel bar operation and assisting with the occasional functions at another venue on the same street. This will give you insight and experience in two different types of hospitality retail environments. An on-demand service and pre-planned special occasion functions. This variety should help to keep things interesting.
Closing date: in 4 months
Possible start date: 23 Jul 2026
CROW WOOD LEISURE LTD
( Added 20 Oct 2025 - 1 position available )
Bertrams (Crow Wood) in Burnley are recruiting for an Apprentice Chef. The successful candidate will work towards completing a Level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship over the duration of 15 months.
Closing date: in 29 days
Possible start date: 22 Apr 2026
THE BROTHERS SUPPER LTD
( Added 18 Nov 2025 - 1 position available )
At The Brothers Supper, the Commis Chef Apprentice will learn the different sections within the kitchen, gain experience with food preparation and cooking techniques, and work safely within HSE guidance.
Closing date: in 3 days
Possible start date: 31 Mar 2026
COMPASS GROUP, UK AND IRELAND LIMITED
( Added 06 Jan 2026 - 1 position available )
<p>We’re currently recruiting for an ambitious apprentice chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Venue Collection on a full-time basis contracted to 40 hours per week. As an apprentice chef you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding culinary experience for our customers.</p>
Closing date: in 13 days
Possible start date: 30 Apr 2026
BAZAAR FOOD HALL LIMITED
( Added 28 Jan 2026 - 1 position available )
<p>Northern Skills is recruiting on behalf of Bazaar Restaurant for a Commis Chef apprentice. You'll be immersed in the fast-paced world of professional cookery, learning from some of the best chefs in the region. This role is a stepping stone to a rewarding culinary career.</p>
Closing date: in 11 days
Possible start date: 11 Apr 2026
Larry's Lanes
( Added 28 Jan 2026 - 1 position available )
<p>Northern Skills are recruiting on behalf of Larry's Lanes for a production chef apprentice. This apprenticeship is ideal for someone looking to kickstart a career in professional cookery. You’ll be immersed in the daily operations of a busy kitchen, learning everything from knife skills to menu planning.</p>
Closing date: in 11 days
Possible start date: 11 Apr 2026
The Black Lion Sedgefield
( Added 30 Jan 2026 - 1 position available )
<p>Northern Skills is recruiting on behalf of The Black Lion for a Commis Chef apprentice. You’ll be immersed in the fast-paced world of professional cookery, learning from some of the best chefs in the region. This role is a stepping stone to a rewarding culinary career.</p>
Closing date: in 13 days
Possible start date: 13 Apr 2026
ARAMARK LIMITED
( Added 11 Feb 2026 - 1 position available )
<p>You’ll complete the Food and Beverage Team Member Level 2 apprenticeship with HIT Training, combining one‑to‑one coaching, workplace learning and online study. You’ll build skills in customer service, food and beverage service, communication, teamwork and fast‑paced hospitality. Functional Skills provided if needed.</p>
Closing date: in 14 days
Possible start date: 13 Apr 2026
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