Catering Manager – London (London) Job at City of London Full Time

Catering Manager – LondonOak View Group:

Oak View Group is reinventing the way the world comes together.

Driven by a passion to revolutionise the live events industry with dynamic thinking and an unshakeable dedication to those we serve, OVG turns up the volume on what makes life extraordinary.

From inspired development to curated hospitality, from brand innovation to premium for all, OVG is setting new standards and redefining expectations for everyone.

About the Venue:

The Market at 22 Bishopsgate is a bustling and thriving space that caters for every preference and appetite. Home to a restaurant and terraced bar, food stalls, as well as a dedicated events space, exclusively available to 22B occupiers and their visitors during the week and open to the public for Saturday brunch.

The operation is managed by Rhubarb, a leading luxury hospitality company and part of Oak View Group (OVG) – a global powerhouse in live entertainment and venue management. It’s a complex, fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders, high volumes, and absolutely no room for the back of house operation to slip.

Role Purpose: We are looking for a Catering Manager to take day-to-day operational ownership of a corporate catering operation at a client site. Working as part of the Rhubarb team, you will be the person who keeps the service running smoothly – from morning briefings and meeting room preparation through to caf management, stock control, and end-of-day reporting.

This is a client-facing, management-level position. You will be leading a team, representing Rhubarb to a corporate client, and taking responsibility for service standards across the site. It requires someone who is organised, proactive, and comfortable holding the room when things get busy.

The Catering Manager reports into the on-site Line Manager and works closely with the wider Rhubarb team, attending a weekly events meeting to review the operation and feed back on challenges and improvements.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing the day-to-day operation – daily briefings, allergen labelling, staffing levels, rota preparation, and ensuring the caf is always stocked and presented to standard
• Acting as the main point of contact for bespoke client requirements and attending the weekly Rhubarb events meeting to review service delivery
• Overseeing stock control and inventory – weekly stock takes, sales report reviews, and timely communication of any shortages or equipment issues
• Proactively identifying gaps in service or communication and feeding practical solutions and improvements back up to the line manager
• Upholding health and safety standards across the operation, including weekly equipment safety checks and keeping all team training current
• Maintaining working knowledge of on-site IT systems and ensuring end-of-day reports are completed and submitted to the Rhubarb team

What we’re looking for

An experienced Catering Manager or Hospitality Manager with a solid background in food and beverage service, ideally gained within a corporate, contract catering, or similarly professional client-facing environment. You will be comfortable leading a team, managing a busy diary of meetings and events, and holding service standards without being prompted.

Proven experience working in a corporate hospitality, boardroom, or directors’ dining environment is essential for this role. The client site demands a high standard of professional conduct and service delivery at all times – familiarity with that environment is not something we can train from scratch.

Please note – this role is Monday to Friday with occasional weekend shifts, on-site in the City (EC2). Salary range is 36-39,000 DOE.

Beyond that, this is a role with genuine prospects. Rhubarb actively develops its management team, and the structured training plan that comes with this position – covering food safety, health and safety, and in-house operational training – is part of a wider commitment to progression. If you want to grow into a senior management role within a respected operator and a global business, this is a sensible place to start.

Benefits:

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Learning and Development opportunities

Gifts for colleagues becoming new parents & getting married

Celebration on big birthdays

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral Scheme

Corporate Gym Discount

Our Inclusion Commitments: OVG is for everyone. Diversity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Wherever you come from, wherever you are going, we’d love to hear from you. If you need any additional support or adjustments with your application, let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need. Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work:

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.