Job Description

We're looking for a motivated and ambitious Catering Officer to join our friendly team at Verwood Hub. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and grow the cafe and bar across both Verwood Hub and Potterne Park, bringing fresh ideas to the menu and creating a programme of events that enhance the customer experience.

What's in it for you

You'll be part of a supportive and experienced team, with the chance to make your mark on a valued community venue. We'll provide opportunities to build on your existing knowledge and develop new skills in a varied and rewarding role. Benefits include free parking, discounted gym membership, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

What you'll be doing

You'll lead on all aspects of our catering operations, ensuring consistently high standards of service, compliance and quality. You'll oversee the day-to-day running of the cafe/bar at both sites, manage staff and stock, and ensure the offer remains fresh and engaging. You'll also develop a creative functions programme and work closely with customers to understand and meet their needs.

About you

You'll be a great fit for this role if you:


have a recognised catering qualification bring experience working in a catering environment, ideally with supervisory or leadership responsibility understand industry standards and food safety regulations are confident developing menus and event/function ideas enjoy building positive relationships with customers and colleagues are proactive, creative, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team can work flexibly, including evenings and weekends on a rota basis


This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.



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