Catering Manager – Education Kitchen Leader

Chartwells Schools; Gosport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee all catering and service operations on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. The role focuses on delivering exceptional food, customer service, and strong team leadership within Chartwells schools across the UK.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years in catering, relevant certifications, and a track record of managing teams, financials, and health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of catering experience.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
• Strong financial acumen and cost-control ability.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ambitious and motivated to upskill continuously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to high standards across kitchens and counters.
• Supervise catering teams to maintain service quality.
• Oversee in-unit operations, inventories and budgets and implement action plans.
• Communicate with line manager to monitor KPIs and targets.
• Represent Chartwells and uphold brand image.
• Identify new food or service concepts to drive sales.
• Coordinate between customers and teams to exceed expectations.
• Support and train staff, leading from the front.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Team leadership

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ambition

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 / City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Chartwells is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee all catering and service operations on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. The role focuses on delivering exceptional food, customer service, and strong team leadership within Chartwells schools across the UK.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years in catering, relevant certifications, and a track record of managing teams, financials, and health and safety compliance.