Catering Manager

London Academy of Excellence; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a Catering Manager, where your culinary skills will shine! This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic catering team in creating innovative and nutritious meals for students and staff. With the LAE moving to new, modern facilities in 2026, you will play a pivotal role in scaling up services to meet growing demands. If you are passionate about food and education, and possess the expertise to manage a high-quality catering operation, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a catering facility with a focus on high-quality meals.
• Relevant qualifications in catering and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the catering team to provide outstanding service and nutritious meals.
• Create and serve an exciting menu within budget.

Skills

Catering Management

Menu Planning

Food Safety Standards

Team Leadership

Education

Catering Qualification

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Closing Date: 09:00 on Wednesday 8th January

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the London Academy of Excellence (LAE) as a Catering Manager.

LAE is a sixth form school for scholars of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We are looking for a Catering Manager / Chef who produces high-quality, exciting, innovative, nutritious meals for LAE staff and students.

The successful candidate will join the sixth form to lead the catering team, provide outstanding service, and create and serve a fresh, exciting, and nutritious menu within budget and to a high standard. We ask that the ideal candidate has experience leading a catering facility and holds appropriate qualifications to support their application.

In 2026, the LAE will move into brand new school premises, on the same street. Facilities include a modern, extensive, and high-quality catering kitchen and will allow for a significant increase in catering services. The LAE Catering Manager will be responsible for upscaling the in-house catering services to meet the needs of additional students.

If you believe that you are the perfect candidate to meet the needs of the Academy, please submit an application to become part of the LAE community. To apply, please complete an application by 09:00 on the 8th January 2025.

LAE reserves the right to appoint ahead of the deadline; therefore, early application is advised. For more information or an informal conversation, please contact [e-mail].

LAE is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.