Catering Manager
| Posting date: | 03 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | Fort William, Highland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Edinburgh Woollen Mill |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | FSM, FW, BN |
Summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Catering Manager to join our dynamic team at Ben Nevis Highland Centre, Fort William. As part of a forward-thinking business, you’ll play a key role in delivering an outstanding food and customer experience in a fast-paced, high-volume catering environment.
Ben Nevis Highland Centre is part of The Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group, a major national retailer with over 200 stores, including High Street locations, Garden Centre concessions, Tourist stores, and larger-format Destination Stores. We are committed to delivering quality products, great value, and exceptional customer service.
This role blends hands-on kitchen and front-of-house leadership with commercial awareness and operational excellence. We're looking for someone passionate about food, service, and leading teams to success.
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What You’ll Do:
• Lead and inspire a dedicated team to deliver exceptional food and customer service
• Manage the daily catering operation, ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations
• Drive sales growth and control costs to meet company targets and improve profitability
• Oversee menu development, food quality, and presentation standards in line with our brand
• Use your business acumen to identify growth opportunities and enhance profit margins
• Provide training and development to build a high-performing and engaged team
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What We’re Looking For:
• Proven experience in catering management, preferably in a fast-paced or high-volume setting
• Strong understanding of food hygiene standards, kitchen operations, and customer service excellence
• Natural leadership and motivational skills with experience in training and team development
• Knowledge of EPOS systems, stock management, and margin control
• Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate (preferred, but training can be provided)
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Why Join Us?
Join Ben Nevis Highland Centre in Fort William and be part of a growing business where your skills and leadership can make a real difference. This is a rewarding opportunity to help shape the catering offer in one of our flagship destination stores.
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Apply today and take the next step in your retail and hospitality career.
To view our privacy notice, please visit: www.ewm.co.uk/careers
Ben Nevis Highland Centre is part of The Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group, a major national retailer with over 200 stores, including High Street locations, Garden Centre concessions, Tourist stores, and larger-format Destination Stores. We are committed to delivering quality products, great value, and exceptional customer service.
This role blends hands-on kitchen and front-of-house leadership with commercial awareness and operational excellence. We're looking for someone passionate about food, service, and leading teams to success.
________________________________________
What You’ll Do:
• Lead and inspire a dedicated team to deliver exceptional food and customer service
• Manage the daily catering operation, ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations
• Drive sales growth and control costs to meet company targets and improve profitability
• Oversee menu development, food quality, and presentation standards in line with our brand
• Use your business acumen to identify growth opportunities and enhance profit margins
• Provide training and development to build a high-performing and engaged team
________________________________________
What We’re Looking For:
• Proven experience in catering management, preferably in a fast-paced or high-volume setting
• Strong understanding of food hygiene standards, kitchen operations, and customer service excellence
• Natural leadership and motivational skills with experience in training and team development
• Knowledge of EPOS systems, stock management, and margin control
• Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate (preferred, but training can be provided)
________________________________________
Why Join Us?
Join Ben Nevis Highland Centre in Fort William and be part of a growing business where your skills and leadership can make a real difference. This is a rewarding opportunity to help shape the catering offer in one of our flagship destination stores.
________________________________________
Apply today and take the next step in your retail and hospitality career.
To view our privacy notice, please visit: www.ewm.co.uk/careers