Job Opportunity: Catering Manager
Rugby Gymnastics Club is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity to join our team as Catering Manager for our brand-new mezzanine café.
We’re looking for a passionate and organised individual who can bring creativity, energy, and excellent customer service to this new venture. If you have the skills and experience outlined in the attached job description, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please email your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected].
We look forward to welcoming the right person to help make our café a vibrant and welcoming space for our members and visitors.
Catering Manager – Café at Rugby Gymnastics Club
Our Mission
Rugby Gymnastics Club is a longstanding charity where local children and families come together to participate in our fantastic sport. We are building a café within a brand-new viewing area which we want to be welcoming space for our community, with tasty food and drinks for all. We want to design the café area and menu to appeal to our community with a strong focus on friendly and personal service.
The Impact You'll Make
As our Catering Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our café operations. You’ll ensure that our menu and service reflect the needs of our members and visitors for day-today operations as well catering to our needs at larger events. Your creativity will keep our offerings fresh, and your warmth will help to make customers feel right at home.
What You'll Do
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the café, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, and customer service.
- Plan and update menus to suit our members — from post-training snacks to family-friendly treats.
- Manage stock levels, place orders with suppliers, and minimise waste.
- Lead, train, and motivate a small team to deliver excellent service in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
- Co-ordinate catering for special events, competitions, and birthday parties within the facility.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety and health regulations.
- Monitor sales, manage budgets, and look for opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
What You'll Bring
- Proven experience in catering, café management, or hospitality leadership.
- A passion for, great-tasting, family friendly food and an understanding of dietary needs for active lifestyles.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a busy environment.
- A hands-on, can-do attitude — willing to jump in wherever needed.
- Excellent people skills, with the ability to connect with customers of all ages.
- Knowledge of food safety standards and relevant certifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Food Hygiene).
Why You'll Love It Here
- Be part of a friendly, community-focused team in a lively, positive environment.
- Opportunities to bring your own ideas to the menu
- The satisfaction of knowing your work supports the health and happiness of our members.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Join Us
If you’re ready to lead a café that’s at the heart of a thriving gymnastics community, we’d love to hear from you. Send us your CV and a short note about what you can bring to RGC! We anticipate a start date of August/September 2026.
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
