Catering Manager

Holroyd Howe; Watton-at-Stone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK catering company is seeking a Catering Manager for Heath Mount School. This role involves overseeing meal service, ensuring food quality and safety standards, and leading a dedicated kitchen team. Candidates must have a Level 3 Culinary Qualification and prior catering management experience. The position offers various benefits, including training opportunities and enhanced leave. The ideal candidate will possess strong menu planning skills and a passion for innovative dining experiences.

Benefits

Volunteering days

Enhanced maternity leave

Discounts on high street brands

Pension & life insurance

Wellbeing hub access

Free meals while at work

Qualifications

• Proven experience in catering management or senior chef role in large-scale catering.
• Strong understanding of nutritional requirements for young people.
• First Aid and Food Hygiene Level 3 certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and meal service for the school and nursery.
• Plan and develop menus that meet students' and staff needs.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and hygiene are maintained.

Skills

Catering management experience

Menu planning

Communication skills

Stock management

Food safety knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Level 3 Culinary Qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Catering Manager to join the team at Heath Mount School. You'll support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in the delivery of daily meals and special events.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and meal service for the prep school and nursery
• Ensure high standards of food quality, hygiene, and health and safety are maintained
• Plan and develop menus that meet the needs of students and staff
• Manage stock control and order supplies as needed
• Control food budgets and ensure cost‑effective operations
• Ensure meals are nutritious, balanced, and cater to dietary requirements
• Monitor and maintain kitchen cleanliness and organisation
• Maintain a positive, collaborative working environment within the kitchen team, Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other

Fresh thinking New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering. In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Culinary Qualification (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in catering management or similar senior chef role, ideally in a school or large‑scale catering environment
• Strong understanding of menu planning and nutritional requirements for young people
• Excellent knowledge of stock management and cost control
• Familiarity with food safety and hygiene regulations, including HACCP
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with students, staff, and suppliers
• A passion for food and creating innovative, delicious dining experiences
• First Aid and Food Hygiene Level 3 certification (desirable but not essential)

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.

Our mission is simple: To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

Benefits

• 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 & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels