Catering Manager - King Edward VI School, Lichfield

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Lichfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Lichfield is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee catering services across various lunch areas. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in managing a catering team, and a solid understanding of health regulations. This permanent position offers a salary range of £27,254 - £30,024 per year based on experience, with specific working hours during term time.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering management required.
• Ability to inspire, supervise, and develop a team.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and Hygiene Regulations necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient catering service across multiple areas.
• Manage stock control and record keeping.
• Lead catering for school events.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Creative thinking

IT and administrative skills

Job description

CATERING MANAGER

Dates: Apply by 9:00am Monday, 13 October 2025
Interviews: Friday, 17 October 2025
Salary: Grade 6 - £27,254 - £30,024 (£14.13 per hour - £15.56) per annum – pro rata
Actual starting salary from £23,305 per annum
Contract type: 37 hours per week Term-time plus 3 days
Contract term: Permanent
Required by: As soon as possible

We are looking to appoint an experienced, self-motivated and committed Catering Manager with strong communication skills to join our friendly, experienced team. You would report to the Business Manager, but would also need to be able to inspire, supervise and develop a team of Catering Assistants.

The role will ensure a smooth and efficient service across 3 lunch service areas. Our ideal candidate is someone who is creative and able to use initiative, your skills in working with colleagues and young people are as important as previous catering experience. IT and administrative skills are essential.

Working hours are 6:30am – 14:30pm term-time and it would be preferred if occasional out of hours could be worked for school events. Duties to include:

• You must be able to provide an effective, efficient and financially sustainable catering service
• Skilled cooking and preparation
• Operate a system of stock control
• Keep organised records of monitoring, training, cleaning, supplier details to demonstrate compliance and effectiveness
• Ordering of all food and other commodities required from designated suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to the service, with particular regard to Health & Safety and Hygiene Regulations and control of food allergens
• Be responsible for delivering a good quality service that meets the required standards and the needs of the school
• Lead and provide catering for school events external to the canteen service
• Manage the Cashless Catering System across the canteens including reporting system
• Review staff training needs and arrange appropriate training with our external Catering Consultant company
• Have a sound knowledge and understanding of Government legislation on nutritional standards in schools
• Be fully conversant with HACCP

King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and high expectations. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.

For further information and all the documents you will need to make an application, please visit our website VACANCIES or email: [e-mail] or telephone [phone].

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (Formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.