Assistant General Manager - School Catering | Free Meals

WSH Group; Radstock; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Maternity leave

Training & development

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Free meals

Career development

HIT Apprenticeships

Job summary

Holroyd Howe in Somerset is seeking a confident Deputy General Manager to support day-to-day catering operations at Downside School. You’ll work closely with the General Manager, lead catering teams, ensure high standards of food quality and service, and manage operations with a hands-on, customer-focused approach.

This role offers the chance to contribute to a contract catering service dedicated to independent schools, with training and development opportunities and a competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in supervisory or assistant management in catering.
• Food-led individual with good kitchen operations knowledge.
• Experience in team management and staff development.
• Knowledge of health & safety, food safety, and compliance.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proactive attitude.
• Experience in education or contract catering is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in overseeing day-to-day catering operations, ensuring a high-quality and consistent service.
• Lead by example in delivering excellent food standards and customer experience.
• Supervise and motivate catering teams to perform efficiently and with pride.
• Help manage stock, ordering, and supplier relationships in line with budgetary targets.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and compliance with all relevant policies.
• Assist in planning and executing hospitality events and term-time functions.
• Deputise in the absence of the General Manager, taking ownership of operations and client communications.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Customer service

Health & safety knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Holroyd Howe in Somerset is seeking a confident Deputy General Manager to support day-to-day catering operations at Downside School. You’ll work closely with the General Manager, lead catering teams, ensure high standards of food quality and service, and manage operations with a hands-on, customer-focused approach.

This role offers the chance to contribute to a contract catering service dedicated to independent schools, with training and development opportunities and a competitive benefits