Catering Manager

Caterlink; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Term-time only

37 weeks per year

Paid holiday entitlement

Mon-Fri pattern

Full training

Personal and professional development

Positive impact on school community

Job summary

Caterlink is seeking a Catering Manager to lead our operation at Sullivan Upper School. This is a rewarding management role within a busy school catering service, working with a dedicated team to deliver high-quality meals and exceptional customer service to students and staff. Salary £30,000 per annum, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Permanent, term-time only (37 weeks per year). Full training and ongoing support, with opportunities for personal and professional development and a strong

Qualifications

• Previous catering management or supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• A passion for food quality and customer service.
• Excellent communication and team‑building abilities.
• A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating, and developing the catering team.
• Managing food production and service standards.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety and health & safety requirements.
• Controlling budgets, stock, and purchasing.
• Driving sales and promoting a positive dining experience.
• Building strong relationships with the school and wider catering team.

Skills

Catering management

Leadership

Organisational skills

Food quality

Customer service

Communication

Team building

Problem solving

Job description

Caterlink is the education sector catering specialist. For over 20 years, the Company has delivered fresh food solutions to pupils and staff at Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. The company caters more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our “Fresh Food Policy” is the foundation of our success and growth in the market coupled with a desire to truly deliver on the promises we make to our clients and support our site-based teams.

Job Description

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term-Time Only

Are you a passionate and experienced catering professional looking for a rewarding management role with an excellent work-life balance?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Catering Manager to lead our catering operation at Sullivan Upper School. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a busy and vibrant school catering service, working with a dedicated team to deliver high-quality food and exceptional customer service to students and staff.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum
• Term-time only working, allowing you to enjoy school holidays
• 37 weeks per year (175 pupil attendance days plus 10 administrative days)
• Paid holiday entitlement
• Monday to Friday working pattern with no regular evening or weekend shifts
• Full training and ongoing support
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• The chance to make a positive impact within a thriving school community

About the Role

As Catering Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the catering service, including:

• Leading, motivating, and developing the catering team
• Managing food production and service standards
• Ensuring compliance with food safety and health & safety requirements
• Controlling budgets, stock, and purchasingDriving sales and promoting a positive dining experience
• Building strong relationships with the school and wider catering team

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Previous catering management or supervisory experience
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• A passion for food quality and customer service
• Excellent communication and team‑building abilities
• A proactive and positive approach to problem‑solving

Safeguarding

The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced Access NI check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Join us and become part of a team that values quality, innovation, and delivering an outstanding dining experience for every student, every day.

Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us including:

• You have the opportunity of a blended learning programme that can include formal qualifications including apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning and on the job training to support and encourage your development and enable you to be the best you can be
• We offer you access to our Employee Discount Platform where you can make great savings at supermarkets, cinema, restaurants as well as holiday discounts, family days out and many more!
• You will have full access to our Wellbeing Services including the Employee Assistance Programand Virtual GP benefits which are there for you and your family to use free of charge at any time
• You may be eligible to join our Pensionscheme