Catering Manager

George Spencer Academy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

George Spencer Academy in Nottingham is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee catering and food service across the site. The role involves managing multiple kitchens, conference catering, refreshments, and buffet requirements, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and high standards.

You will lead the catering team, organise staff, and ensure efficient service, quality meals, and rigorous hygiene. The Trust promotes equality and opportunities in a supportive, values-driven school community.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing multiple kitchens, conference catering, refreshments and buffet requirements across the site.
• Taking the lead responsibility for the operational requirements and service delivery during the day.
• Leading in the organisation and management of all catering staff and providing effective line management of the catering team.
• Providing an efficient operation and delivery of service, preparation of meals to appropriate standards, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the unit.

Job description

George Spencer Academy is a World Class School with a national reputation for providing high quality education.

George Spencer Academy is an inspirational place with a true sense of belonging to something special. We are a warm, friendly and vibrant school that is built on an ‘Ethos of Excellence’. We have high expectations for all and a belief that every child will be successful both academically and as lifelong learners. As a values driven school our students and staff create a community that we are extremely proud of. We believe in investing in our staff and we offer excellent career, training and professional development opportunities.

Our strong core values have led to a school where:

• Students are polite, honest, respectful and resilient.
• Academic challenge is interwoven with the support we provide for each individual
• We believe the power of education shapes children’s lives.
• Standards are high with positive behaviour and active engagement in learning being the norm.
• Staff and students have built strong relationships as we strive to be the best we can be.

This role will involve;

• Working in the catering and food service areas under the control of The Spencer Academies Trust.
• Overseeing multiple kitchens, conference catering, refreshments and buffet requirements over the site.
• Taking the lead responsibility for the operational requirements and service delivery during the day.
• Taking the lead in the organisation and management of all other catering staff and provide effective line management of the catering team.
• Providing an efficient operation and delivery of service, preparation of meals to appropriate standards, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the unit.

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.