Job Description

Job Title: Canteen Manager

Location:

Market Harborough

Employment Type:

Full-time, onsite

NEW SITE OPENING MID AUGUST

Bon Appetit is on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced Canteen Manager to oversee the daily operations of our busy onsite canteen at a key construction site in Market Harborough. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in catering, hospitality, or facilities management to take charge of a fast paced, customer facing environment that keeps the workforce energised and productive.

You'll be central to our catering team onsite, responsible for delivering outstanding food service and creating a welcoming, efficient and compliant canteen experience for our client's construction teams. If you're a natural leader who enjoys being hands on, thrives on responsibility and wants to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

Overseeing the full scope of canteen operations, ensuring smooth service and quality food delivery throughout the day Leading, training and motivating a team of kitchen and service staff, setting high standards for service and conduct Ensuring compliance with food hygiene, health & safety regulations and industry nutritional standards Managing stock and inventory, including ordering supplies and minimising waste Planning and adjusting staff rotas, supporting recruitment and contributing to regular team appraisals Liaising with site contacts and clients to respond to feedback, requests and service improvements Addressing operational issues proactively and finding practical, timely solutions Maintaining records for audits and inspections, including HACCP and allergen tracking Taking responsibility for daily financial procedures, from tills and petty cash to budget management Helping shape menu options, promotional ideas, and wellbeing initiatives for site teams

What we're looking for

Experience:

Background within catering, hospitality or B&I sectors

Leadership:

Proven ability to lead a team in a busy, people driven environment

Customer Focused:

A confident communicator who can build relationships with staff, clients and contractors

Organised and Practical:

Skilled in multitasking, prioritising workloads and troubleshooting on the go

Compliance Oriented:

Strong understanding of food safety, health & safety and operational standards

Adaptable:

Resilient and comfortable working onsite with changing priorities and fast-paced demands Own vehicle will be required due to site location

What we offer

20 days holiday plus bank holidays Free meals while working onsite Working hours: Monday-Friday, 6am to 4pm - no evenings or weekends Opportunities for professional growth and promotion within a growing company Support for further training and development

About us

Bon Appetit has been feeding the UK's construction industry since the 1980s, providing high-quality, purpose-built catering services on some of the country's most prestigious projects, from HS2 to Westfield Stratford.

Our approach is simple: nourishing food, operational excellence, and a genuine focus on workforce wellbeing. Join us in redefining what construction catering can be, one plate at a time.

Apply today to join the Bon Appetit team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00-15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 42.5 per week

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Flexitime Free parking On-site parking
Application question(s):

Located within commutable distance to LE16 7RP Has own vehicle Available to start from approx mid-August for site opening
Experience:

Operational Catering Management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BA/GM/RG1
Expected start date: 14/08/2025