Catering Manager

Holroyd Howe; London Borough of Ealing; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Volunteer days

Maternity leave

Pension & life insurance

Free meals at work

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Holroyd Howe seeks a Catering Manager to lead the Notting Hill and Ealing High School kitchen team in London. You will manage day-to-day operations, deliver fresh meals for pupils and staff, and ensure exceptional service with allergen controls and food safety at the core.

Role requires strong leadership, menu planning, budget oversight, and collaboration with the school community. Term-time plus, salary around £50,000 per annum with extensive holiday provisions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Chef Manager or similar role within contract catering.
• Experience in the independent education sector is preferred.
• Able to manage a small kitchen team and day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation
• Manage and support a small kitchen team, fostering a positive working environment
• Oversee menu planning, stock control, and supplier relationships
• Maintain accurate financial records including budgets, ordering, and stock rotation
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and safeguarding policies
• Work collaboratively with the school community to provide a friendly and efficient catering experience
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Allergen management

Food safety

Communication

Organisation

Budgeting

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Catering Manager to lead the kitchen team at Notting Hill and Ealing High School, a private day school for girls aged 4-18 in Ealing, London. As the Catering Manager will be responsible for managing day-to-day kitchen operations, delivering fresh, high-quality meals, and ensuring exceptional food service for pupils, staff, and visitors. You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK's leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school. The safety and wellbeing of the people we serve is at the heart of everything we do. A key element is effective allergen management; achieved through training, communication, and care, we create mealtimes where every pupil has a safe experience. Our mission is simple: to provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their job and our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.,

• Lead kitchen operations ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation
• Manage and support a small kitchen team, fostering a positive working environment
• Oversee menu planning, stock control, and supplier relationships
• Maintain accurate financial records including budgets, ordering, and stock rotation
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and safeguarding policies
• Work collaboratively with the school community to provide a friendly and efficient catering experience
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls, Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other. Previous experience as a Chef Manager or similar role within contract catering, ideally the Independent Education sector
• Strong kitchen management and leadership skills
• Passionate about using fresh, seasonal ingredients to create balanced, appealing menus
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Knowledge of food safety standards, allergen management, and sustainability best practices 2 Cleveland Rd, London, W13 8AX

Contract Type: Term-time plus, approx 45 working weeks + 5 weeks paid holiday = 52 weeks over all (perm). Ideally this role will start in September for the new term. Salary: £50,000 per annum

Why Join Us?

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
• 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training & development opportunities
• Pension & life insurance
• Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
• Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Career development through apprenticeships for all experience levels.