Catering Manager

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 3:00pm | 40 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only

Salary: £18.50 Per Hour | £33,000 Per Annum

Job ID: 7822

What you'll be serving up...

Shape a positive, welcoming dining experience where our students can enjoy fresh, nutritious meals

Lead and inspire your talented team, creating a strong, supportive culture and high performing environment

Take full ownership of the catering operation, ensuring a smooth, efficient service

Drive standards across food quality, presentation and customer experience, making lunchtimes the highlight of the school day

Manage stock, ordering and budgets effectively to keep the catering operation running efficiently and sustainably

Champion food safety, hygiene and compliance, ensuring a safe, organised and well-run environment

The ingredients you'll bring...

Proven experience in a Catering Manager or senior kitchen operation role

Experience within an education setting is advantageous

Excellent organisational, people management, and financial management abilities

A proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted partner to stakeholders

Experience delivering hospitality services

In-depth knowledge of food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards

Commercial experience with the ability to manage budgets, stock, and overall performance

Experience managing multiple sites or contracts would be highly advantageous