Food Service Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Catering Manager to join our dynamic team at Antartex Village, Alexandria. As part of a forward-thinking business, you’ll play a key role in delivering an outstanding food and customer experience in a fast-paced, high-volume catering environment.

Antartex Village is part of The Edinburgh Woollen Mill which is focused on delivering quality products, great value and excellent service levels. We are a major national retailer with over 200 retail stores ranging from High Street stores, Garden Centre concessions, Tourist stores and larger format Destination Stores.

This role combines strong kitchen and front-of-house management with commercial leadership, requiring a hands‑on manager with a passion for service, quality food presentation, and operational excellence.

• Lead and motivate your team to deliver exceptional food and service standards
• Manage daily catering operations, ensuring food safety, hygiene, and legal compliance
• Drive sales and control costs to meet company targets and improve profitability
• Oversee menu development, food quality, and presentation in line with brand expectations
• Use your business acumen to identify growth opportunities and improve margins
• Provide training and development to your team to encourage growth and high performance

• Proven experience in catering management, ideally in a fast‑paced or high‑volume environment
• Strong understanding of food hygiene, kitchen operations, and customer service
• Leadership skills with the ability to manage, train and inspire a team
• Good knowledge of EPOS systems and stock/margin control
• Level 3 Food Hygiene preferred (training available if needed)

Join Antartex Village and be part of an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact. If you’re passionate about retail and looking for a rewarding career opportunity in Alexandria, we would love to hear from you.