Catering & Hospitality Manager - Full Time - Marina Leisure Centre

At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools - but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.

As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure.  We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good.  We’re all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile - every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported and inspired.

With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s loads of room to grow.  Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good.

We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued and supported to thrive - because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.

The Marina Centre, providing an exciting range of activities for residents and visitors alike. Including a leisure pool with two slides, fun splash zone, clip and climb, impressive fitness suite and exercise studios and sports hall providing a wide range of activities. The centre also boasts an amazing café overlooking the beach, providing a focal point for the community.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Catering & Hospitality Manager to join our dynamic team.

You will be responsible for overseeing the catering function within the centre, leading your team to deliver a consistently high-quality and professional service to all customers. This includes providing a varied menu and maintaining the high standards expected of Costa Coffee.

A key aspect of the role will be ensuring all staff are well-trained, confident in their roles and working to clear operational guidelines. You will play an active role in developing the catering offer, adapting services to meet the evolving needs of the local community and responding to seasonal trends.

• At least three years’ experience in a catering role
• Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification (or equivalent)
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Experience of rota management
• Experience in customer service and problem solving
• Experience of managing or contributing to income targets
• Experience of stock management including ordering and rotation
• Ability to build, lead and motivate a team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Good IT skills including producing and interpreting reports and data
• Team-orientated approach with the ability to work across teams

• Experience of building relationships with key suppliers
• Experience of identifying staff training needs and implementing development opportunities
• Interest in leisure, cultural services and community-focused events

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.