Assistant Catering Manager (Progression to Catering Manager)
£27,500 to £30,000 + Profit Share Bonus + Career Progression Sheffield | Full Time | Permanent
Are you looking for a role where you can develop into a Catering Manager, work with a dedicated team, and be part of an employee-owned business?
PJ taste is one of Sheffield and Derbyshire's leading catering companies, delivering exceptional corporate catering, weddings, private events and venue management. We're now looking for an ambitious Assistant Catering Manager to help drive the next stage of our growth.
About Us
At PJ taste, we're passionate about creative food, outstanding service, and supporting local suppliers. We grow our own herbs, edible flowers, fruit and honey, and deliver memorable events across Yorkshire and Derbyshire from our headquarters and events venue in Sheffield.
As an employee-owned business, every team member has a genuine stake in our success.
The Role
This is a hands-on management role with a clear pathway to becoming a Catering Manager.
You'll work closely with our catering management and kitchen teams to deliver exceptional events while helping drive performance, sales and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the day-to-day running of catering operations
- Coordinating corporate events, weddings and private functions
- Managing customer enquiries, bookings and event planning
- Leading and motivating team members during events and service
- Supporting marketing, networking and business development initiatives
- Maintaining exceptional standards of food quality and customer service
- Assisting with recruitment, training and team development
- Taking responsibility for operational management when senior managers are unavailable
What We're Looking For
- Experience within hospitality, catering, hotels or events management
- Previous supervisory, team leader or management experience
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities
- A hands-on, proactive approach
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends during busy periods
- Ambition to progress into a senior management role
What We Offer
Salary of £27,500 to £30,000, depending on experience
**Profit-related bonus through our Employee Ownership Trust
Clear progression route to Catering Manager
*Westfield Health membership
Full training and development
28 days holiday (including statutory holidays)
Free parking
Supportive, friendly team culture
Opportunity to help shape the future of a growing business
Working Hours
Average 37.5 hours per week, typically across 5 days from 7. Weekend work, particularly Saturdays during the busy wedding and events season, will be required.
Apply Now
If you're passionate about hospitality, enjoy leading people, and want to build a long-term career in a successful employee-owned business, we'd love to hear from you.
Application Questions
- Are you available to work weekends when required?
- What are you currently doing, and why are you considering a new opportunity?
- What interests you about PJ Taste?
- What hospitality or catering experience would you bring to this role?
- Do you have a driving license?
* on completion of probationary period
** 6 month service required to qualify
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent
Pay: £27,500.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Experience:
- supervisory/management: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
