Catering Manager

TN United Kingdom; Wigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing contract catering company as a Catering Manager, where you will have full operational and financial responsibility for a school's catering facility. This role offers a unique opportunity to showcase your creativity in food service while ensuring high standards and compliance. Enjoy a great work-life balance with 35 hours per week during school term time, no late nights, and the chance for career development through training and apprenticeships. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional food experiences for children, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

No late nights

Aligned with school terms

Career development opportunities

Training courses and apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar catering environment.
• Understanding of gross profit management and sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food.
• Manage stock, food, and labor costs effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Financial Management

Health and Safety Knowledge

Craft-Based Cooking

Education

OND or HND qualification

Job description

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Aspens Services Ltd is a market-leading contract catering company specializing in school food. By combining our understanding of the education sector with our knowledge of current food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in our kitchens, enabling our teams to provide fantastic food experiences for children.

We have experienced successful growth through providing excellent care and services to clients and children. To support this rapid expansion, we are now seeking an experienced Catering Manager to join our team.

The role:

As the Catering Manager, you will have full operational and financial responsibility for your school's catering facility. Your focus will be on delivering high-quality food and service, showcasing flair and originality, and making your school’s catering offer one of the best in the area.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Leading, developing, coaching, training, and motivating your kitchen team
2. Having full control of the catering operation, including managing stock, food, and labor costs
3. Ensuring consistency in food and service standards for students and staff
4. Driving sales through monthly promotions and added-value events
5. Managing and improving all controllable costs
6. Maintaining company systems, procedures, and legislation compliance
7. Conducting regular audits to ensure standards are met

About you:

We are looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional food and service to schools, with the following skills and experience:

1. OND or HND qualification (not essential but advantageous)
2. Craft-based experience using fresh ingredients
3. Knowledge of health and safety practices
4. Financial understanding of gross profit management and sales targets
5. Experience in a similar environment

Benefits:

Enjoy fantastic hours working Monday to Friday during school term time—more time with friends and family, and no work at Christmas! This role offers:

1. 35 hours per week with no late nights
2. 40 weeks per year, aligned with school terms
3. £15.50 per hour

You will also benefit from working for a fast-growing, ambitious company with no ceiling on career development. Our dedicated Learning & Development team offers apprenticeships and training courses to support your growth.

Please note: All staff are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.