Catering Duty Manager: Lead Service & Team

Holroyd Howe; Amersham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Pension & life insurance

Discounts via Perkbox

Wellbeing hub & EAP

Free meals at work

Career development via apprenticeships

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a confident Duty Manager to support the day-to-day running of the catering service at Stowe School. You will work closely with the Catering Team to ensure high standards in food quality and service, while leading and developing staff in a hands-on, customer-focused environment.

This role requires strong leadership, a food-led approach, and a commitment to health and safety. You will deputise for the General Manager as needed and contribute to exciting event catering

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or assistant management experience in catering or hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in day-to-day catering operations to ensure high-quality and consistent service.
• Lead by example to deliver excellent food standards and customer experience.
• Supervise and motivate catering teams to perform efficiently and with pride.
• Help manage stock, ordering and supplier relationships within budget targets.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and compliance with policies.
• Assist in planning and delivering hospitality events and term-time functions.
• Deputise for the General Manager when needed and manage operations and client communications.
• Champion allergen controls and uphold our respectful codes of conduct in dealings with clients, suppliers and colleagues.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Customer service

Food quality and service

Allergen controls

Health & safety

Budget awareness

Job description

Holroyd Howe is seeking a confident Duty Manager to support the day-to-day running of the catering service at Stowe School. You will work closely with the Catering Team to ensure high standards in food quality and service, while leading and developing staff in a hands-on, customer-focused environment.

This role requires strong leadership, a food-led approach, and a commitment to health and safety. You will deputise for the General Manager as needed and contribute to exciting event catering