Caterers for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Customer Service6%Organisational Skills6%Education level
Bachelor's degree40%High school diploma or GED40%Vocational or technical training14%Years of experience
Less than a year14%1-2 years12%3-5 years28%Current company
Merchiston Castle SchoolAlbacoreAmey Services Ltd
Time at current job
Less than a year31%1-2 years14%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Caterer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £36,101 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £53,941 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Catering Unit Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCash HandlingCustomer ServiceInventory ControlMicrosoft WordCatering manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneCOSHH ComplianceCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
LeadershipOperations ManagementProcess ImprovementContinuous ImprovementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementRestaurant Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood SafetyFire SafetyPersonal LicenceSkills
LeadershipBusiness CoachingRestaurant ExperienceStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentCoachingCatering Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First AidNVQPharmacy ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationCPRFood Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
First Aid CertificationLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft PowerpointCatering Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food HygienePersonal Beauty ExperienceCar up to 3.5 TonnesAdministrative Support ExperienceDriving LicenceBeauty Therapy Experience+6 moreSkills
LeadershipCake DecoratingHotel and Accommodations ExperienceHotel ExperienceCatering Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationCookingBusiness+5 moreSkills
ManagementTraining & DevelopmentEvent Planning
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What's the average time to fill a caterer role?
The average time to fill a caterer role is 41 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do caterers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a caterer include: communication skills, customer service and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a caterer?
Common licenses or certifications for caterers include: First Aid Certification, Food Hygiene and First Aid.
What are some job titles related to caterers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to caterers include: catering assistant, restaurant manager and catering manager.
What level of education is common for a caterer?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a caterer in Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a caterer?
Most caterers have 15 years of professional experience.
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