Catering Manager

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

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

Lakeland Arts is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.