We are looking for an experienced Supervisor / Manager to lead one of our festival catering operations during the 2026 summer season.
This is a temporary seasonal role covering festivals and events across June, July, and August, with potential for further opportunities later in the year for the right person, including possible winter events such as Winter Wonderland London.
This is a senior operational role with real responsibility. We are looking for somebody reliable, experienced, professional under pressure, and capable of managing both staff and operations in demanding festival environments.
The Role
You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a festival catering operation during live events, including event setup (build), live trading, and breakdown.
This includes:
- Managing catering staff during busy service periods
- Leading by example and maintaining professional standards
- Acting as the main point of contact for the team throughout events
- Dealing with operational problems as they arise
- Maintaining food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards at all times
- Liaising with event organisers, inspectors, suppliers, and clients
- Supporting stock management, setup, service, and breakdown
- Driving company vehicles to and from events where required
- Ensuring the operation runs efficiently from build through to pack down
Important – Please Read Before Applying
Festival work is demanding and unpredictable.
This is not a standard shift-based role where responsibility ends once service finishes for the day.
As the Supervisor / Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the team and handling operational issues throughout the event when required — including late evenings and early mornings if problems arise.
We are specifically looking for someone who understands the level of responsibility involved in running a live catering operation at festivals and large-scale events.
This role is best suited to someone with previous management experience in hospitality, catering, restaurants, or events who is comfortable working in high-pressure environments and taking ownership of an operation.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Previous supervisory or management experience within:
- Catering
- Hospitality
- Restaurants
- Festivals or events
- Strong understanding of:
- Food safety
- Hygiene standards
- Compliance and inspections
- Experience managing staff in fast-paced environments
- Experience dealing directly with clients, organisers, or customers
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Good problem-solving ability under pressure
- Reliability, professionalism, and strong organisational skills
- Full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points
- Must be aged 25+ for vehicle insurance requirements
Preferred (Not Essential)
- Festival or large-scale event experience
- Experience with logistics, event build, or production operations
- Experience driving larger vans or towing equipment
Compensation
This is a fixed event-rate role, agreed in advance depending on the size and complexity of the event.
Performance bonuses may also be available based on:
- Successful inspection outcomes
- Maintaining high food safety and operational standards
- Effective staff management and labour control
- Smooth event delivery with minimal operational issues
- Positive feedback from organisers and clients
Food, accommodation, and travel arrangements will vary depending on the event and will be discussed in advance.
What You Get
- Work across festivals and events throughout the summer season
- Join a solid and experienced team
- Travel and work in different locations
- Seasonal work with potential ongoing opportunities for the right person
- Real responsibility and operational involvement within events
Pay: £175.00-£300.00 per day
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
