Deputy Catering Manager

Deputy Catering Manager

Coral Island is one of Blackpool’s most popular food and beverage destinations!
We are a quality-driven business with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service every time.

The wellbeing of our team is very important to us, and at Coral Island, we want everyone to enjoy coming to work!

We’re currently looking for an ambitious individual to join our Bars and Catering team as a Deputy Catering Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in food and beverage who is ready to grow and progress within one of the busiest hospitality venues in the North West.

Job Description:
As Deputy Catering Manager, you’ll play a hands-on role in helping manage the smooth operation of four of Blackpool’s busiest and award-winning fish and chip shops.

This fast-paced and customer-focused role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a busy hospitality environment, and has strong leadership skills.

The Role Involves:

• Overseeing the daily operations of our four award-winning fish and chip shops.
• Lead, manage, and support a team of around 20 staff, which includes Supervisors.
• Report to the Senior Operations Manager.
• Make sure we are consistently delivering high quality food using fresh ingredients.
• Encourage and motivate the team to perform at their best.
• Support the overall business goals.
• Help drive any improvements.
• Able to work flexible hours, which includes evenings and weekends.
• Take a hands on approach and work closely with the team.
• To step in where needed to help maintain fast, efficient and friendly service.

Person Specification:
We are looking for someone who is:

• Confident.
• Organised.
• A natural leader.
• Able to build strong relationships.
• Stay calm under pressure.
• Maintain high standards.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience in a management role within a busy hospitality environment.
• Knowledge or experience working in a fish and chip operation.
• Exceptional communication.
• Great people skills.
• The ability to work well with team members at all levels.
• A positive attitude.
• A strong work ethic.
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer:

• A great place to work with a supportive team.
• Full induction.
• On the job training.
• Uniform is provided.
• Free meals while on shift.
• Free social events throughout the year.
• A friendly, fast paced, and team focused environment.

Contract and Pay:

• Full time.
• Permanent.
• £31,000 per year, plus bonus.

If you have a passion for hospitality, food, and leading a team, we want to hear from you.

Due to high volume of applications received only candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information will be solely used in the recruitment process only and will be retained for a maximum of six months and will not be disclosed to any third parties.