Lakeland Arts
Job Title:
Catering Manager
Salary:
£38,000 per annum
Hours:
37.5 hours per week, with regular weekend and bank holiday work and occasional evening work.
Location:
Lakeland Arts (Windermere Jetty Museum, Abbot Hall, Blackwell)
Reporting to:
Head of Commercial
Reports:
Head Chef, Catering Supervisors and Catering Assistants
Term:
Full time, permanent
Purpose The Catering Manager will lead and oversee catering operations across our three venues; Windermere Jetty Museum Lakeshore Café, Abbot Hall Coffee Shop, and Blackwell, Arts & Crafts House Tea Room. With responsibility for financial performance, staff management, compliance and customer experience, the role is central to delivering a high‑quality, efficient and customer‑focused catering offer.
This role combines hands‑on operational leadership with a strategic focus on innovation, sustainability and income growth. The Catering Manager will champion excellent visitor experiences, embed sustainable practices, and work collaboratively across the organisation to ensure catering supports Lakeland Arts’ wider cultural and commercial objectives.
You can see a more detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities for this role in the attached job description. Please note that the key responsibilities listed in the job description are not exhaustive.
Closing date:
1 February 2026
Interview Date:
11 February 2026
Read the full job description here
How to apply:
send your CV and cover letter to jobs@lakelandarts.org.uk.
Lakeland Arts is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Catering Manager
Salary:
£38,000 per annum
Hours:
37.5 hours per week, with regular weekend and bank holiday work and occasional evening work.
Location:
Lakeland Arts (Windermere Jetty Museum, Abbot Hall, Blackwell)
Reporting to:
Head of Commercial
Reports:
Head Chef, Catering Supervisors and Catering Assistants
Term:
Full time, permanent
Purpose The Catering Manager will lead and oversee catering operations across our three venues; Windermere Jetty Museum Lakeshore Café, Abbot Hall Coffee Shop, and Blackwell, Arts & Crafts House Tea Room. With responsibility for financial performance, staff management, compliance and customer experience, the role is central to delivering a high‑quality, efficient and customer‑focused catering offer.
This role combines hands‑on operational leadership with a strategic focus on innovation, sustainability and income growth. The Catering Manager will champion excellent visitor experiences, embed sustainable practices, and work collaboratively across the organisation to ensure catering supports Lakeland Arts’ wider cultural and commercial objectives.
You can see a more detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities for this role in the attached job description. Please note that the key responsibilities listed in the job description are not exhaustive.
Closing date:
1 February 2026
Interview Date:
11 February 2026
Read the full job description here
How to apply:
send your CV and cover letter to jobs@lakelandarts.org.uk.
Lakeland Arts is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
#J-18808-Ljbffr